Posted 13 years ago
Cynthiann
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Hangs from ceiling, 4 lights with original clear glass, all brass, it is from 1902-06. I got it from my mother-in-law, it was in her mother's original "arts & craft" style home built in 1902. All of the electrical wiring is shot and I am replacing, runs down link chain to each bulb. I am cleaning it up to put over my billiards table, just wondering if anyone has any ideas of it origins? I would love to know if it has any history.
Hi Cynthiann: That chandelier looks to be what is often termed the "mission," "craftsman" or "arts and crafts" style that was popular around early 1900's. I don't know if Tiffany Studios made this style of light fixture. It is a style that has been reproduced many times of the years and it can be hard to tell reproductions from originals. This fixture could certainly be from the early part of the 20th C or just as possibly a reproduction. One way to check is to look for any patent dates on the fixture itself or on the socket holders. Also check if the names on the paddle switches on the light sockets. Names like Bryant, Weber, GE or Hubbell were common on fixtures of the period. You can find some great information at http://antiquesockets.com/. There is a nice essay on the arts and crafts movement at http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/acam/hd_acam.htm.