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Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

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SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Pittsburgh Glass Company Lamp" Landscape, Reverse Glass Paintng The landscape painting on the reverse side of the glass shade is an exceptionally fine example of the type of artistry required for this technique. It was very popular during the late 1890s through 1920s. The colors are bright and clear. Nicholas Kopp founded the original Kopp glass in 1900. Kopp was a renowned chemist, and built the company upon his knowledge and ability to hand mold beautiful lamps and tableware in many colors. In 1901, Kopp took on new partners and renamed the company Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company, again specializing in lamps and lighting in an array of colors and decorations. “Pilabrasgo,” as it was called, produced some of the finest crystal etched and cardinal red satin glass lamps in the world. Kopp developed a Selenium Red Glass that was used in the railroad industry for their signaling lamps. Through the years the company changed ownership and different products. Their reverse painted glass shades were some of their most sought after domestic items.
  • Creator:
    Nicholas Kopp (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s-1920s
  • Condition:
    Rewired.
  • Seller Location:
    Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7781233591172
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