Dragonfly table lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Medium:
Glass, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall (shade): 8 1/2 in. × 16 in. (21.6 × 40.6 cm)
Description:
Leaded glass and bronze "Dragonfly" table lampshade; 20" diameter cone-shaped shade with seven dragonflies repeated around circumference of shade; dragonfly bodies are dark red, eyes made of dark red half-round jewels, wings purple and covered with metal filigree; background glass includes yellow-orange and green rippled glass; three apron rows of blue-green, blue, and orange-red on the bottom edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number:
N84.65.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
2690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Table lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1904-1931
Medium:
Bronze, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (height, diameter): 21 1/2 × 16 in. (54.6 × 40.6 cm)
Description:
Bronze and glass shade with filigree overlay decoration; dome-shaped shade with red and yellow glass overlaid with sheet brass filigree. Shown with bronze Greek Model base (N84.15.2, probably a reproduction) and cap (N84.15.3).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number:
N84.15.1
Gallery Label:
Collected as a product of Tiffany Studios, this shade has been reattributed to Riviere Brass & Bronze Works.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
2580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dragonfly table lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Medium:
Glass, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall (height, diameter): 22 1/2 × 16 3/4 in. (57.2 × 42.5 cm)
Description:
Leaded glass and bronze "Dragonfly" table lampshade; 16" diameter cone-shaped shade with seven dragonflies repeated around circumference of shade; dragonfly bodies are dark red, wings yellow-green, and eyes green; wings are covered with metal filigree; heavily textured background glass is dark red, becoming greenish in upper third; oval red and green "jewels" used in upper third of shade. Shown on "Spun oval" bronze table lamp base with glass tiles (N84.52.2), and with cap (N84.52.3).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number:
N84.52.1
Marks:
stamped on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK"stamped on underside of base: [Tiffany Studios logo in circle] and "TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK"
Gallery Label:
The dragonfly shade, one of Tiffany Studios' most popular models, was designed by Clara Driscoll around 1899. Tiffany employed many skilled women, who were responsible for some of his most successful shade designs. Clara Driscoll began as a Tiffany designer in 1887, and by 1904 she was among the highest-paid women in the United States. The base is the Spun Oval Base designed c. 1900-1906.
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
2485
Exclude from TMS update:
OFF
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sorbet dish
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)
Description:
Blown Favrile glass sorbet dish with gold iridescent finish; bulbous dish on applied short stem flaring to circular foot with downfolded rim; no pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Object Number:
1939.291
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2450
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Poppy table lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Medium:
Glass, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall (height, diameter): 27 1/2 × 20 1/4 in. (69.9 × 51.4 cm)
Description:
Leaded glass and bronze "Poppy" table lampshade; 20" diameter cone-shaped shade with poppy blossoms rendered in mottled orange, buds in greenish-red, and leaves in light and dark green; veining of leaves depicted with metal filigree applied to back of shade, and seed pods depicted with metal filigree on surface; orange background glass. Shown on bronze Water Lily table lamp base with flat circular platform (N84.56.2), with cap (N84.56.3).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number:
N84.56.1
Marks:
stamped on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1531"
stamped on underside of base: "TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK / 443"
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
2278
Exclude from TMS update:
OFF
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Salt
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 in. ( 3.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Blown Favrile glass salt with gold iridescent finish; blown in mold with eight vertical ribs; sides tooled to form eight lobes at top; ground pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Object Number:
1939.345
Marks:
engraved: on underside of base: "L.C.T."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Champagne glass
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 3 in. ( 15.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Blown Favrile glass champagne glass; amber glass with gold iridescent finish; wide-mouthed bowl with applied twisted stem; applied flat foot; no pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Object Number:
1939.324
Marks:
engraved: on underside of foot: "L.C.T." and "T3540"
Gallery Label:
The pattern of this champagne glass appears in a 1905 Tiffany promotional booklet as "Dominion." The Tiffany registry number and prefix "T" engraved on the underside of the foot suggests a date around 1903.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2094
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sorbet dish
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Blown Favrile glass sorbet dish with gold iridescent finish; bulbous dish on applied short stem flaring to circular foot with downfolded rim; no pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Object Number:
1939.293
Marks:
label (glue residue): on underside of foot: circular area of residue from LCT Favrile trademark label
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2093
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bowl
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Favrile blown amethyst glass bowl with purplish blue iridescent finish; bowl with sharply flared sides and outward folded rim; slightly concave ground pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alfred M.F. Kiddle
Object Number:
1965.48b
Marks:
engraved: on underside of base: "L.C. Tiffany Inc. Favrile"
engraved: on underside of base: "5832 M"
Gallery Label:
The registry number with a suffix "M" suggests that this piece was manufactured by Tiffany Studios around 1918.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
2090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lamp Globe
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Amber blown glass chimney with slight iridescent finish; flared lip at top, ovoid paneled body with tapering neck; straight cylindrical neck at base. Fits on kerosene lamp burner unit.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1942.244b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
2091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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