Pair Small Stained-Glass, Copper Foil Lamp Shades

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by wlwhittier, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Went to a local flea market for the first time in well over 3 years Saturday...I've largely abstained from such temptation, since I have enough stuff already. But these caught my eye, an' I brought 'em home. I have no illusions about age; they are pretty contemporary imo, but I thought their simplicity an' the quality of their craft a bargain at their modest price, $10 for the pair. You are only seeing one, as they are identical in all respects.
    My recollection of this faddish hobby is from the 70's, or perhaps a bit earlier; I never got into it, but several folks of my acquaintance, an' one sister-in-law, were deeply involved, tho' none could match the level of skill shown in these; the soldering is minimal, without any excess, an' is 'patinated' by a black treatment inside an' out, all very uniformly done. Something about the colors an' the pattern are reminiscent, to me, of Frank Lloyd Wright, but I cannot bring that into good focus.
    The square is ~10 1/2", they are ~6" high, an the vented top is 2 3/4" on a side. Each side has 22 pieces; the darker triangles have an iridescent sheen, an' the short dark rectangles in the stripe that separates the skirt border are a rich amber. Is there anything here that harkens to a higher, perhaps borrowed, design? I welcome your comments; Thanks for lookin'!

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    talented amateur , at the least.
    they don't look to be copper foiled , so not the Tiffany style..

    a 10 for the pair......... not bad at all !!!;);)
     
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  3. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    They aren't channeled lead...If not copper, then what, Komo? I profess ignorance aplenty about this.
     
  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    copper foil used under the lead channel......
    look closely at yours for the signs of this foil.....where the lead is thin, or disturbed...
     
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