Posted 10 years ago
stainedglass
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~ C. 1858 Rare Bohemian Flint Overlay Cut To Clear - Possibly Harrach ~
Thick, opaque white overlay, w/ distinguishable hand-cutting marks, seen in the lenses. Unmarked
Quite exaggerated arc cutting, in the lenses of both the font shoulder, & base perimeter.
Honest & respectful base-wear, commensurate w/ age, [1850 - 1865].
It is conclusive, that this piece only accepts, Kosmos #10 or W&W, side-draught burners, directly corresponding to the lamp's 1 1/4" ID [inside diameter] brass collar.
Actual dimensions: 10.25"H x 5.5" base-width x 5.5" font-width.
VERY HEAVY & very high-pitched, tap ring.
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stunning!!!
Thank you, SEAN68!
Your very welcome stainedglass!!
I am hoping to confirm attribution, for this example. I have been advised, from a knowledgeable Bohemian Glass group on FB, that any sort of publication, which depicts any pictorial reference to these lamps, simply doesn't exist, as this info was never compiled.
There is a comprehensive reference book in print, which collectors of Bohemian glass, consider a must-have, but there are only very few lamps shown.
However, those who are well-versed on the subject, expressed with confidence, that this lamp is very likely Harrach, & not to expect to find documented attribution.
As for the age of this lamp; the date range I provided, is deemed accurate. Much of the fine originals, were produced relatively within the same period; c1850-c1865/70.
Thank you so much, CindB!
wow...sweetttttttttttttttttttt.
Thanks, Roycroftbooksfromme1!
Spectacular!!!
Beautiful lamp! Could be Boston & Sandwich Glass. I picked up something similar just this week with the same "double overlay" technique. I, too, am trying to get positive verification of origin. Good luck!
I have a similar lamp, an Italian antique glass expert believes it was produced by the Moser glassworks
http://www.oldlight.it/Immagini/Lampade_da_tavolo/Collezione/2220.jpg
http://www.francoborga.it/