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Description
Victorian era large scale gothic octagonal street lantern in cast bronze with 8 leaded glass sphere perforated panels and internal … Read more Victorian era large scale gothic octagonal street lantern in cast bronze with 8 leaded glass sphere perforated panels and internal components all original to the fixture, this rare piece of history was said to have been owned by one of the wealthier more powerful industrialist of the greater Chicago area, he had 6 of these lamps, giving one to each of his sons. Purchased in Denver from a friendly couple that were originally from Chicago. Apparently they had been holding onto the piece for over 40 years. Their story checked out, the newspaper that the glass had been wrapped in was dated two weeks before my birthday, Chicago suburb, 1980. Lamp manufactured by Novalux for General Electric, circa 1920s Chicago, Illinois, USA. See less
- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 24ʺD × 49ʺH
- Styles
- Gothic
- Brand
- General Electric
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Bronze
- Felt
- Glass
- Porcelain
- Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Verdigris
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition showing age appropriate wear as well as a wonderful verdigris bronze patina, lamp is in all original condition … moreExcellent condition showing age appropriate wear as well as a wonderful verdigris bronze patina, lamp is in all original condition other than the screws to the body of the lamp’s housing have been replaced, the felt that had served to waterproof the interior has been redone, and a new chunk of 10/3 romex has been hardwired in, very good condition, wear consistent with age and normal use of time and period. less
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