The handel lamps book carole goldman hibel, john hibel, john fontaine on. Dec 22, 2019 explore thetetrismans board handel lamp co. The handel lamps book is definitely worth the investment. Handel lamps are prized by collectors for their imaginative scenes and excellent craftsmanship. Antique handel lamps are decorative lamps produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the handel lamp company of connecticut. Gallery of handel lamps at lone star antiques of san. Handel lamp company was known for very high quality and artistic painted shade, metal overlay shades and panel glass lamps and chandeliers. Specializing in american antique vintage lamps duffner and kimberly lamps handel lamps wilkinson lamps tiffany studios lamps suess ornamental lamps whaley lamps williamson lamps moe bridges lamps pairpoint lamps other quality antique vintage lamps. Handel lamp bases were most commonly made of a zinc alloy, spelter with a bronze patina or finish.
Antique handel lamps duffner and kimberly lamps buying. As of 2016, lamp designs by the handel company are in the following museum collections. May hardcover 240 pages september 2003 schiffer books. Its one of the prettiest scenic handel lamps ive had in years. One reason handel lamps are valuable today is due to the fact that they were expensive when they were originally being produced in the early 20 th century in meriden, ct.
Miniature lamps of the victorian era by marjorie hulsebus. Genuine antique handel lamp repair, glass panels in any shape or color, plus structure repair for slag lamp, any lamp repair imaginable, since 1975. Handel painted poppy table lamp to light the way at massachusetts antique auction. Reverse painted glass shade depicting white hydrangea blossoms. Amongst the decorative arts, one area of particular fascination is glassware, specifically lamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Find makers marks or hallmarks to identify reverse painted lamp and research through millions of auction records for reverse painted lamp to learn the worth of your collection. Measures 26 high, missing felt handel pad on bottom.
Brief history dating all the way back to 1876, the handel lamp company became a household name thanks to their highquality reverse painted lamp shades that typically depicted eyecatching landscapes or scenery. However, if the pulls do match, then it is a good sign that the lamp is authentic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Duffner and kimberly, new york duffner and kimberly, organized in 1905, resulted from the partnership of the creative stained glass window designer oliver speers kimberly and francis joseph duffner. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs handel lamp with obverse painted and etched shade. This is a fabulous, colorful, conical scenic lamp, with a very desirable tree trunk base. Philip handel was best known for the art glass lamps he produced at the turn of the century, at a factory established in meriden, connecticut. To learn more, our antique collector bookstore lists only the best collector books and price guides. The lamp book the heraeus noblelight technical reference. In the hibel and fontaine handel book page 4 you can view other art deco lamps that have this base. Antique lamps made by handel, pairpoint, and tiffany are typically our most followed makers at our antique lamp auctions. An antique art nouveau handel table lamp with a slag glass shade, both signed.
Handel 18 inch scenic reverse painted lamp handel lamps at lone star antiques of san francisco and bob white antiques. Well, philip handel started in meriden, connecticut, in 1885. Handel table lamp tiffany lamps, old lamps, antique. Handel lamps with teroca metal shades handel lamps. The lamp is in perfect condition and highly collectible. See more ideas about antique lamps, vintage lamps and table lamp. The marking was commonly the handel lamp company name on the bottom of the base. Painted shades and glassware robert defalco, carole g. Rare handel lamp snow art glass chip ice night light egg shape orig asian base.
Handel pine tree sconce 1 of 8 available lamp, mission arts and crafts. Instant appraisal and makers marks for reverse painted. Handel 9 inch brick and border shade standard 2 18 inch fitter signed. For most 19thcentury americans, the year 1876 was noteworthy for marking the centennial of their young nation, which was struggling to implement the policies of the reconstruction era after the previous decades bloody, yet largely unresolved. As you fill in each section of the form, please read the corresponding section in the book. Early 20th century, the underside of base stamped handel, with five sockets with acorn pull chains, above a foliatecast sinuous spreading stem over a pierced leaftipcast square base, the later leaded glass shade with a band of wisteria on a mottled green geometric ground, electrified, 30. The shade has handel 1906 20 stamped on the inside of the upper rim. Moko dimmable led desk lamp, 8w touchsensitive control eye. The registered agent on file for this company is diamond jeffrey and is located at 435 25th st, west palm beach, fl 33407.
How to identify an authentic handel lamp handel lamps. Handel made gas and electric lamps with both leaded glass and. The book does not include enough models and styles especially leaded glass lamps. Over the years, the following books have focused on the designs of handel lamps. Old lamp values is always looking to purchase lamps made by the handel company. Here for your consideration is one of handels most massive bases. Has that special glass that handel was known for a smaller version of the shade 22 is shown in the handel lamp book by hibel and fontaine on page 61 in. Handel tropical sunset overlay table lamp for sale. Handel fish scale diamond hanger 1 of 3 available lamp mission arts and crafts. Jan 11, 2020 explore mconnergrosss board handel lamps, followed by 165 people.
Antique handel lamps duffner and kimberly lamps buying selling. Handel painted poppy table lamp to light the way at. A variety of exceptional antiques and glassware for sale will include a handel painted poppy table lamp. Handel lamps gallery at lone star antiques of san francisco and bob white antiques. The handel company 18851936 was formed in meriden, connecticut, and over the years produced lamps and glass designs. Most handel floor lamps have simple shades, making scenic shades of this quality moderately rare. Handel lamps midcentury lamps slag glass lamps tiffanystyle lamps tv lamps victorian lamps types. Handel made gas and electric lamps with both leaded glass and reversepainted shades. Referencing paul crists book mosaic shades, the stamp was typically the model number and the. Handel lamp company scenic overlay table lamp meriden, ct slag glass, bronzed metal label on base, shade signed 23h x 18dia. Also painted lamps by pittsburg, jefferson, moe bridges, and pairpoint.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. The glass typically has pinks, yellows, and green tones that you would expect to see during a sunset. Antique lamp auctions buy, sell, auction rare antique lamps. The bronze base is slender and elegant at the column with the original acorn pull chain at the socket and the overlay shade is the tulip design with gold slag glass. Founded in 1876 in connecticut, the handel lamp company reached its height in the early 1900s, providing lamps that matched the aesthetic quality of tiffany lamps but at a lower cost. Period green slag glass with olive colored patinated metal brick overlay, nine section border of a reddish brown color slag glass representing the sunset with tropical tree scene overlay, four chain pulls ending in acorns, supported on a patinated bronze shapely leafy base, beneath base is a raised handel marking. The slag glass in then overlaid with a metal fitting. Matching patina metal bases and hardware on original handel lamps were carefully made with matching finishes. And then up until the 1930s, produced handel wares. Beautifully illustrated with many details for the collector,including a history of the handel company. Handel teroca tropical sunset bronze lamp at 1stdibs. These lamps are usually made with a solid later of colorful slag glass. Its easy to use and the color pictures are exquisite. Described in the handel book bronzed metal base of boluster form, molded with stylized.
Antique bronze art nouveau handel lamp with slag glass. Arts and crafts handel teroca tropical sunset table lamp. The companys filing status is listed as inactive and its file number is p97000060669. Beautiful example of handel s tropical sunset overlay lamp in the largest size available for a table lamp measuring 26 tall and 20 12 wide. See more ideas about stained glass lamps, vintage lighting and antique lamps. Handel originally specialized in reverse painted lamp shades. Authentic antique handel lamp, water lily tulip, 1902 in handel books, signed. I dont get many handel lamps nowadays, but when i do, theyre great. Pricing and identification guides for reverse painted lamp. Handel was president and treasurer of the business.
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