New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Stalactite for Electric Light Mounted in Bronze Stand

Manufacturer Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892 - 1902)

Date1927

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6225

Terms

Opalescent
Green
Bright blue
Metal
Corona, New York

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DescriptionLamp shade and metal holder. LAMP SHADE: Pear shaped with a short neck and a flaring rim. Might be for a hanging lamp. Opalescent with faint green tint almost around middle where a wide band of bright blue and pale green swirl decorates the vase. METAL HOLDER: Four vertical prongs with leaf form tops for flaring stepped foot decorated with a stylized blossom band.

Label TextTiffany Glass and Decorating Company Corona, New York Stalactite for Electric Light Mounted in Bronze Stand, glass probably before 1900 and bronze probably after 1902 Blown glass Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6225 a & b Approved By: ERL