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Water VII
1997
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Luce Center
Lily lamp
Object name
Lily lamp
Date
c.1900-1906
Medium
Favrile glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 16 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Favrile glass and bronze three-light lily lamp; circular bronze base has three curved "stems" terminating in Lily-shaped Favrile glass shades; shades are iridescent dark gold with flaring, scalloped openings.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.8
Marks
etched: inside shades: "L.C.T. Favrile"
Gallery Label
The lily lamp was by far Tiffany's most popular model. Produced in variations from three to twenty-four lilies, in both table and floor models, the shades were available for as little as $2.50.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
