Beardslee Williamson Polychrome Art Deco Slip Shade Chandelier

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About the Item

Produced by Williamson & Co, Chicago’s Premium lighting supplier in the 1930s, this chandelier is a truly rare find in antique Art Deco glass and ‘slipper shades.’ Often this design is signed both Williamson and Beardslee, a lighting firm out of Delaware who acquired Williamson during this time period because of their ‘excellent designs’. The two companies' patented projects included molded glass ‘lugs’ or what we now refer to as the ‘Slipper shade.' In the 1929 patent - the ‘slipper shade’ was created to provide a novel and simple means for mounting a shade on the fixture in a secure manner while also making it easier for the owner to ‘readily and quickly detach at any time for cleaning or other purposes’ without requiring manipulation of set screws or mechanics to mount or release the glass. Perhaps during the 1930s the only oversight of the design was the ease with which the glass could be removed or knocked out from the mount system, causing the glass to become quite rare 85 years later. The two firms also utilized the newest materials and technologies, such as aluminum. Here, the ring is cast aluminum, which neatly captures the multi-level relief deco pattern and original polychrome finish in gold, mint pink, and green. The shades, free of chips and flaws, show off Williamson’s flawless stencil technique with brown coloring over a thin, glossy milk glass. We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired, and restored and are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements.

Creator:
Beardslee Chandelier Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Glass,Polychromed,Pressed
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1930
Condition:
Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reference Number:
Seller: AA# 465541stDibs: LU152125497123

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