Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s
By Paul Crist Studios, Tiffany Studios
Located in PARIS, FR
Following the release of the book and the closing of Paul Crist Studios a few months later, Crist entered a new phase of life.
Bronze
Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
This dogwood floral border shade is pictured on the top of page 166 in the book Mosaic Shades Volume II, by Paul Crist. Our base is a different model as consumers were offered their ...
Metal
Leaded Glass Lamp, "Adams" by Duffner & Kimberly, ca. 1910, Signed on Base
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Petaluma, CA
This particular lamp was the "Adams" and can be found on page 204, bottom right in the book "Mosaic Shades Volume II " by Paul Crist. I am a big lover of these lamps and I was happy ...
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Figural Griffin Lamp by Handel & Mosaic Stained Glass Shade, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Arts and Crafts table lamp by Handel offers mosaic leaded stained glass dome shade with water lily pattern surmounting figural base having sculptural winged lion...
Lead, Metal
Wilkinson Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For a similar example, please see "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," by Paul Crist, page 267, top left.
Metal
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For examples of Wilkinson's work, we recommend "Mosaic Shades Vol. II by Paul Crist. We guarantee this lamp to be executed by Wilkinson.
Metal
Five-Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier by the John Morgan Company, New York
By J. Morgan & Sons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For an example of this style work, please check Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" page 107.
Brass
Signed Handel Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
A similar model is pictured on page 139, top right, in the book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" by Paul Crist. This lamp is 100% guaranteed old and made by the Handel Company.
Bronze
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For a similar model, consult "Mosaic Shades VOLII, by Paul Crist, Page 263 bottom right. A chance to own a periodic authentic leaded glass lamp for a reasonable price.
Metal
Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910
By Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
The same shade on a different base is pictured in the book "Mosaic Shades"Vol II by Paul Crist,page 68 top left. The red flowers are especially rich in color, and note how the white ...
Metal
Full Floral "Apple Blossom" Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Unique Art Glass Co
By Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
For and example of this shade, refer to Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," page 62, bottom left.
Stained Glass
Four Arm Arts & Crafts Handel Chandelier with Original Signed Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
This chandelier is virtually the one pictured in Paul Crist's Book, Mosaic shades Vol II page 130.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Austrian Chunk Jewel Table Lamp
Located in Petaluma, CA
This one has it all, and it is a big lamp.For a smaller example, check out page 5,top right of Mosaic Lamps Vol II,by Paul Crist. Newly wired and ready to go.
Bronze
Three-Arm Handel Tulip Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
An example of this lamp is pictured in Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," page 122, upper right.
Metal
Signed Leaded Glass Table Lamp by the Handel Company
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
For a similar example, check out the book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" by Paul Crist, page 138, top right.
Bronze
Huge Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This fabulous American leaded glass table lamp by the Unique Art Glass Company, New York, is pictured on page 71 of the "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" book by Paul Crist. This very colo...
Brass
American Leaded Glass Floral Lamp by Wilkinson
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For a similar lamp please consult "Mosaic Shades Vol II" by Paul Crist, page268 lower left. This example has the green color for the brickwork on the upper portion.
Metal
Leaded Glass Hanging Dome by Handel
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This large, colorful and impressive leaded glass hanging chandelier we believe was done by the noted maker "Handel" while unsigned, our expertise as well as the expertise of Paul Cri...
Bronze
Duffner & Kimberly Leaded Stained Glass and Bamboo Table Lamp
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Toledo, OH
Shade and lamp base are photo'd in Mosaic Shade Volume II by Paul Crist on page 217. Great condition, wear consistent with usage and age.
Bronze
Slag Glass Table Lamp, Signed Wilkinson
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Wilkinson Company was out of New York and this particular lamp is pictured on page 245 of "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" by Paul Crist in the original advertisement for this company.
Metal
Duffner and Kimberly Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a nice early example of their workmanship. It is pictured in Paul Crist's book "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," page 204, bottom right.
Ormolu
Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Duffner & Kimberly, circa 1910
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lamp is pictured in the book Mosaic Shades Volii by Paul Crist, page 224 top left. This lamp is very heavy and won't fall off of any placement.
Glass
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910
By Wilkinsons
Located in Petaluma, CA
For authentication we suggest you refer to "Mosaic Shades Vol II" by Paul Crist, page 268 where several similar examples of our lamp our photographed.
Metal
Leaded Glass Table Lamp
By Suess Ornamental Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
We discussed this lamp with Paul Crist, the author of the most important book on these lamps, "Mosaic Lamps Vol II," and he agrees it was done by Suess.
Bronze
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Handel, circa 1905
By Handel Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
While mainly known for their later produced reverse painted lamps, they also made high quality leaded lamps, many of which are pictured in the Paul Crist book, Mosaic Shades Vol II. ...
Bronze
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly, New York, circa 1900
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Petaluma, CA
An example of this lamp is pictured in Paul Crist's book "Mosaic Lamps Vol II. Sorry, there is no Volume one as yet.
Metal
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Petaluma, CA
For an example of this exact lamp check out "Mosaic Lamps" by Paul Crist, page 216, top right. This shade is one of those that should only be correct on this particular base.
Metal
Riviere Studios Table Lamp
By Riviere Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
For a very close example,please check the book "Mosaic Shades" by Paul Crist,page151. A really stunning lamp.
Metal
Austrian Bronze and Chunk Jewel and Glass Table Lamp
By Paul Crist Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian bronze and chunk jewel, slag glass table lamp. This incredibly colorful lamp is one of the more exotic examples of this style table lamp. The jewels are all handcut and ligh...
Bronze
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp
By Paul Crist Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bronze chunk glass table lamp, cast bronze with inserted chunk glass jewels in the shade, made in Austria in the 1900s, rewired. Wonderful patina to the metal su...
Bronze
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp
By Paul Crist Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bronze chunk glass table lamp, cast bronze with inserted chunk glass jewels in the shade, made in Austria in the 1900s, rewired. Wonderful patina to the metal su...
Bronze
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