Pairpoint Puffy?

[Dex]

Hi,

I was wondering if all the Pairpoint Puffy lamp shades were reverse painted. I have a closed top shade with hand painted tree trunks rising from the base and culminating with the tree canopies at the top. Were there any early shades that did not use the reverse painted method? The base seems to pass the  test (Pairpoint markings and numbers) but the top has no markings or signatures whatsoever. The shade fits perfectly on the four arms coming from the base and the glass is thick and heavy.

Thanks for any insight,
Dex

[ghopper1924]

Hi Dex. How about a photo?

It seems that you've done your research. I would guess that not ALL puffy shades were reverse painted, because rarely did a manufacturer do anything all in the same way.

It's not unusual that your shade would be unmarked. In fact, it's unusual to find either bases or shades marked in any way, so it's especially nice that your base is marked.  Your shade could easily be an unmarked Pairpoint.

Anyway, about that photo....

[Dex]

Will post picture later today.

Thanks for helping me,
Dex

[Dex]

The tree trunks on the outside of shade and the bottom border have definite edges - the paint or whatever material is quite thick. The inside of the shade has no painting. Thanks!!

[ghopper1924]

I've never seen a shade quite like this, but it appears to fit perfectly with the base, and there is no reason to believe that it is not original. A Pairpoint with a marked base and original shade with no dings or nicks is liable to be worth some coin. I can't tell you exactly, but I'd comparison shop with e-bay and find a specialist online to whom you could send these photos.

[wendy177]

Dex I have never seen a Pairpoint shade that is not reverse painted but that does not mean they did not make them! I would send your photos with a close up of all markings to Christies auction house or Sotheby's for an auction estimate. I have seen pairpoint lamps sell for over $7,000.00 at auction! It will take them about 4 weeks to reply, but if they are interested they will send you an estimate and it will give you a starting point for value and their experts will let you know about the shade. let us know what you hear! 

[Dex]

Hey,

Thanks for responding to my Puffy Puzzlement. I guess I'm leaning towards the Base being the real deal and the Shade being a knockoff. In all the
World Wide Webosphere, I can't find one other example of an authentic Puffy shade that is not reverse painted. Of course it could be the coveted Pairpoint Highlander model (there can only be one) but that seems rather specious.

Regards,
Dex

[ghopper1924]

You never know! The color palette looks correct for the early 20th century. 

Definitely get with Christie's etc., and if you'd be so kind, let us know the results!