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ks85
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The first picture is of 3 different czech lamps. The second picture features a nuart shade on the left one and I don't know anything about the one on the right.
The last two pictures are of a shade, that is one of 5 or 6 that I have.
I was wondering if anyone might know anything about the shades, or the red/black lamp in the second picture.
I was also hoping someone might know a good way to clean the lamps in the first pictures without damaging the artwork.
Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks, hope you enjoy them.
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Hello, cleaning your Czech lamps should only be done with a very soft, damp cloth. Also, refrain from wrapping the cord around the base. The will not only damage the old cord over time, it can also eventually wear at the finish. The dark bronze fixture in the second picture appears to have a Nu-Art shade and is from around 1920. I am not familiar with the black one with red shade. I think it is of newer make. The acid etched shades appear to be from the 1920s-1930s and for a ceiling fixture. They appear to have a greenish tint. Look at them under a black light to see if they glow. If they contain uranium, they are worth more to collectors. I hope this helps.
Beautiful glass lamps!
Scott
Your lamps are probably Ruckl. Take a look at Truitt's Bohemian Glass 1 and 2. iy has pages from Ruckl and Palda catalogs. And check out my website for Teplitz shades.
http://sites.google.com/site/loetzandglass/Home/
I too collect Czech perfumes, but mostly Tango. I think I have posted on them.
Thanks Scottvez, I love them as well.
Thanks for the info JohannB. I have unwrapped the cords and will take a look at the shades with a blacklight.
Thanks for the link Alfredo. Is this the book you are talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/Collectible-Bohemian-1880-1940-Robert-Truitt/dp/0966837614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336002247&sr=8-1
From what I read, Teplitz is a town or region, and not a manufacturer. Is that correct?
Also, is the a website of book I can find out more about Ruckl. I see the name mentioned a lot but can't find anything on google about them.
Thanks again everyone and thanks for the loves.
Teplitz is now called Teplice. I am quite sure the middle lamp is Palda. And yes, that is the Fabled Truitt Book. But there is a second volume, which you should get too. Try Truitt on E-Bay.