Posted 9 years ago
tamsgram
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This lamp is believed to have been in the family for at least 100 years. My mom says they always referred to it as "The Tiffany", however my amateur research suggests this is either Empire, Pittsburgh, Miller, or Bradley & Hubbard. I've found similar lamps by each maker, but those had clear maker's marks on them. This one seems to be no less authentic, it is heavy, the finish is still beautiful, but no markings on the bottom. I did find the above symbol or initial that appears to have been welded into the inside top of the shade. Would really love to know who made it, and when it was actually made.
So...I found part of the answer! The shade is definitely Empire Lamp of Chicago, I found it in their catalogue of lamps from the 20's and 30's. The base, however, remains a mystery. So excited to see the exact shade in the catalogue!
I have one that is very similar with a different base. My Aunt from Salonica Greece owned it in the early 1900's and passed to my grandparents and my parents. It now belongs to me. We always called it Aunt Daphne's Tiffany lamp. Cant find markings on it. but there is felt on the bottom of lead base and I have not removed it yet to look. Just signed up so not sure how to post a photo but will look further. Interested to know if you found any more info on it.
Mine also has the same markings on the inside of the shade.
I have this exact lamp shade with a different base. It has been in my family for many years. It was my grandmother's lamp and she was born in the 1870s. This same shade was recently sold in an auction in Austin, TX, but the shade was mounted on a floor lamp and looked strange. My grandmother lived in Rockford, Illinois, about 90 miles west of Chicago. In my opinion, it is probable that it was made in Chicago. I will have access to my lamp in a few months and can look to see if I can find any markings.
Hello,
I have the EXACT same lamp, both shade and base. I would like to post a picture, but I don't see how to post a picture on this comment window. I am very grateful for the information. It came from my great grandparents that lived in downtown Chicago during the first half of the 20th century.
If you would like pictures to compare, you can email me at briancarney27@yahoo.com.
Thank You!