Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
ca. 1780
1954.148
Oak, leather, metal
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Luce Center
"Bell Lamp and Lotus Shade" desk lamp
Object name
"Bell Lamp and Lotus Shade" desk lamp
Date
c.1900-1906
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 21 1/4 x 15 in. ( 54 x 38.1 cm )
Description
Leaded glass and bronze "Bell Lamp and Lotus Shade" desk lamp; ridged shade with 16 ribs radiating from top; composed of quadrangles of striated green leaded glass. Base has two bronze arms which curve outward and meet at top of shade, forming harp shade; base of arms set into circular fluted platform raised on four ball feet.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.32
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 422"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
