A58/212
TABLE LAMP
USA, Illinois, Macon County, Decatur, Robert Faries (1837-1919)
Bohemia Teplice; USA, Illinois,
beginning of the 20th century
Electric table lamp in Art Nouveau style, lampshade made of white opal glass, laid with rose and green relief decorations, Bohemia, Glasswork Josef Rindskopf Teplice. Adjustable and flexible brass arm on a wide circular base, height max. 60 cm, maker’s mark. Probably the original assembly proves the export activities of Czech glassworks at the beginning of the 20th century. The shades for electric lamps have been ordered by US and European companies from Czech manufacturers. Known are lampshades by Loetz, Wilhelm Kralik Sohn and other Czech glassmakers.
Condition B.