Thursday, May 28, 2009

3 & 3 Gas and Electric Chandelier with Deep Acid Cutback Etched Gas and Electric Shades



1804ge
$ 3875.00

  • Circa 1885
  • Deep Acid Cutback Etched Gas and Electric Shades
  • Open Body work
  • Cast arm backs throughout
  • Complimentary Gas and Electric Chandelier 1805ge
  • 37 1/2" drop x 26" diameter


  • Drop can be adjusted if desired.


    • Gas and Electric Chandelier




    1805ge
    $ 710.00

  • Circa 1895
  • Deep Acid Cutback Etched Gas and Electric Shade
  • Complimentary 3 & 3 Gas and Electric Chandelier 1804ge
  • 22" drop x 16" width


  • Drop can be adjusted if desired.
  • Antique Gas and Electric Chandeliers

      4&4 Gas & Electric Chandelier

    • $ 2910.00
    • Circa 1895
    • Cast arm backs throughout
    • Rococo details
    • Holophane Zipper Gas and Electric Shades
    • 29" drop x 24" diameter


    • Length can be adjusted if desired.





    This chandelier style was derived by the use of incandescent lighting added to the earlier gas chandelier form. Typically, for example, on a 6 arm gas and electric chandelier, you will see the 3 gas arms facing up and the 3 incandescent lighting arms facing down . This is commonly called the combination form.

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    Wednesday, May 27, 2009

    Antique Lighting - Our Company's History






    Light Power - GenuineAntiqueLighting
    In the early 1970's we became interested in antique design and its' relationship to architectural styles selling antique furniture, lights and accessories . During this time we found our interests focusing on antique lights. We decided that the assortment of skills needed to properly place restored antique lights in renovated homes was a full-time endeavor.

    We have been exclusively restoring and selling Antique Lights since 1979. We have new arrivals coming in every week. If you want to see what we have for sale right now our Current Inventory Category is best place to look.

    At Genuine Antique Lighting we try to inventory the lighting that was originally in the local architecture. Located in Boston's historic South End, we have placed many antique lights in renovated Brownstones in the Back Bay and South End. We have also worked with customers who wanted to light rooms in renovated Victorians, Greek Revivals, Colonial Revivals, Arts and Crafts Bungalows and various other architectural styles.

    In our 3000 sq. ft. showroom/workshop, we display over 300 Antique Lights for your ceilings, walls or outside your home that date back from 1840 to 1940. Since being in business for well over three decades we have developed a considerable network of suppliers. We buy Antique Lights that sell to people who want their homes to feel comfortable and familiar. Our lights are for all rooms in your house, whether small or large, low or high ceilings.

    Our on-site restoration workshop allows us to sell beautiful antique lights for surprisingly low prices. We feel that the best customer is one that has been referred by another satisfied customer and has seen a well-placed antique light in their home. When the light works well within a home we have reached our goal. We feel our greatest strength is customer service. Take a look at our Testimonials.

    Whether you are interested in an Inverted Dome from the early 1900's in your foyer, or a converted Gas Chandelier from the late 1800's in your dining room, we would like to help you find what you need.

    Our Current Inventory category are Antique Lights the we have in our showroom ready to be purchased. If you see a light that you like let us know. If you see something and aren't sure, let us know for we might be able to help. Either way, E-mail or give us a call.

    Monday, May 25, 2009

    Antique Lighting



    Just took these shots . Will go up on our Website : GenuineAntiqueLighting
    this Week. Pair of Signed " Benjamin 1903 " Flush Fixtures
    and a Circa 1905, 3-Light Gas Chandelier with Eggs & Dart Detail.

    Sunday, May 24, 2009

    Antique Lighting - Gas Harps



    Circa 1870 -
    East lake Gas Harp with Cut Glass Gas Shade and Smoke Bell


    Circa 1860 - Rococo Gas Harp with Ruby Deep Etched and Cut Glass Gas Shade


    Circa 1880 -
    Aesthetic Gas Harp with Deep Acid Etched Cutback Gas Shade




    Another name for a Gas Harp is a Hall Hoop. These Hoops make great hall fixtures as well as great fixtures for small spaces. Hall hoops were used over Wash Stands with pitchers and bowls before modern plumbing was installed. A gas pipe would be on the ceiling in the corner or against the wall in a bedroom and Hoops would be for over the wash stand.

    When people installed modern plumbing but were still lighting with gas there would be a hall hoop in the bathroom. This is a great light for small rooms as long as the ceiling is high. You usually need 24 inches of clearance to do a hall hoop. If you want the bottom to be about 6 foot nine from the floor then your ceiling needs to be 8 foot nine inches to do a Gas Harp.

    Thursday, May 21, 2009

    Large Pair of Slag Glass Pendants



    Large Pair of Slag Glass Pendants

    . Circa 1915
    . Draped Casting detail
    . Price is for each Pendant
    . Overall : 25 1/2" drop x 12" diameter
    . Shade : 15" length

    . Drop can be adjusted if desired.

    Leaded Slag Glass Pendants were made by slumping or bending parts of sheets of Slag Glass and shaping them into very interesting designs of different colors and texture. The bending was done by heating the glass in a kiln until it " slumped " to form the shape of the various molds that were used. After the desired shape was created the piece of glass was surrounded by copper or lead foil which then allowed the pieces to be " leaded " together with a soldering iron to form the Pendant.

    These Antique Inverted Pendants are very often associated with the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau period. Their spare but interesting designs work well with the parallel lines in Arts & Crafts furniture. Then some of these Antique Lights had a more organic feel to them.

    Pair of 5 Light Arts & Crafts Fixture with Art Glass Shades





    Pair of 5-Light Arts and Crafts Flush Fixture with Art Glass Shades

    . Circa 1915
    . The 4 Steuben and 1 Quezal center shades are iridescent.
    . Overall : 14 1/2" drop x 15" diameter
    . Fixture : 6 1/2" drop


    Since 1903, Steuben Glass has been made by hand at Corning, New York factory and was one of Tiffany's biggest rivals. Steuben's unique glass is made from an outstanding optical formula. Steuben's state-of-the-art melting ensures glass that is exceptionally pure and free of even the tiniest visual imperfections. The skilled artisans worked around reheating ovens called glory holes, directed by a master "gaffer." Each gather of molten glass is carried from tank to glory hole, where it is formed "at the fire" with blowpipes, pontil rods, shears, calipers, and other tools little changed over centuries. Finished pieces are slowly cooled in annealing ovens, then cut, polished, and engraved by hand.

    Founded by two former Tiffany employees, The Quezal Art Glass & Decorating Company of Brooklyn opened its doors in 1902, and for the next 22+ years produced a wide range of outstanding Vases and Lamp Shades. Quezal Art Glass pieces are known for the shimmer and luminosity displayed on both the inside and outside surfaces. The company name and its designs were inspired by the quetzal, a rare bird found in the tropical forests of Central America. Quezal Art Glass is known for its colorful, shimmering exteriors and its brilliant gold or metallic interiors. It’s exteriors are also colorfully decorated with nature-inspired motifs such as feathers, clovers, lilies and holly. The Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company ceased production in 1924.