Candle Lamp with Shade
Artist
Tiffany Studios
(American, 1902-1932)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1920
MediumBlown glass, gilt, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (31.8 x 19.1 cm)
InscribedEngraved on "vase" bottom: "L.C.T." and on edge of wafer pontil: "742".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.95
Not on view
Description"Candle" lamp of three parts: vase, stem and shade. VASE: Of blown gold iridescent glass, mold-blown ribbed and swirled bud like vase. Holds stem. STEM: Of gilt metal. Mounted cylindrical stem topped by gilt metal shade holder. Stem is wired for a small bulb. SHADE: Of mold-blown glass. Honeycomb flaring stretched scalloped shade. Small nick upper rim of shade.Label TextTiffany Studios American (1902-1932) Candle Lamp with Shade, ca. 1920 Blown glass, gilt, and metal Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Published ReferencesKoch, LOUIS C. TIFFANY: GLASS-BRONZES-LAMPS, pl. 238. Duncan, TIFFANY AT AUCTION, #233, pg. 87 ($1000).
