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Turkhan

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Antique brass? Lamp
« on: October 08, 2012, 05:44:31 pm »
This lamp has been in my wife's family forever.   I can't find a signature so here I am.  It weighs about 15 lbs.
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2012, 05:59:46 pm »
could well be a Tiffany...and if its a genuine one...well...hold on for the ride....
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2012, 06:04:00 pm »
Her family is from central Pennsylvania and I know there was a decent amount of Tiffany's stained glass in the area.  Any way to check? Model #, markings, etc?
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2012, 06:06:00 pm »
Lucky you! Have checked every inch for a signature? Sometimes if you take the shade off you can find one.
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2012, 06:07:53 pm »
I would take it to a very reputeable appraiser and have it checked, but be careful!
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2012, 06:15:42 pm »
At approx 15lbs it sounds like its made of bronze..the colour is coppery..which would indicate that it is Bismuth Bronze...which is made of 52%copper...30%nickel..12%zinc..5%lead...and 1%Bismuth...there is no real patination that i can see...it would help us if we could get the pics to open up...but i can,t give us pics of the underside of the base...and under the shade...this looks very interesting....
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2012, 06:19:27 pm »
I have bought from this Auction house..and used them for valuations....they do not charge..its a free service...just send them quality pics and an email...they tell you on their website what they expect..and how to send the pics...good luck


http://www.greatwesternauctions.com/
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2012, 06:49:05 pm »
I appreciate the help here are pics of the underside of the base & shade
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2012, 07:31:34 pm »
http://handellamps.com/lamps/teroca-shades/   Looks like a slag glass with metal overlay !! Check this site !! I would guess Handel rather than Tiffany but others made lamps like this too !!  You can send pics to see if its Handel at that site !!  Not all Handel lamps were marked !! Tiffany will be marked somewhere on the lamp !! It does not look like their style to me,, but I am no expert !!
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2012, 08:49:49 pm »
Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass is another company that produced similar style lamps. Regardless, it's a great looking piece.
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2012, 08:54:19 pm »
Went over the entire lamp, can't find a marking anywhere.
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2012, 01:39:17 am »
we can,t get the pics to open up...what format are you using?
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2012, 04:09:11 am »
Resize your photos via "save a copy" ...... "for E-mail or Web - standard size"
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2012, 05:48:17 am »
Yup can't get pics to open up, need to get a good look to help.
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Re: Antique brass? Lamp
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2012, 10:52:09 am »
Not Tiffany - maybe miller or pittsburgh, doubtful if it's Handel. Probably made in the 1920s. If it's in flawless condition it may be worth anywhere from $400 and up, depending on location. Gorgeous!!!
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