DUFFNER & KIMBERLY "LOUIS XV" LEAD GLASS AND GILT-BRONZE TABLE LAMP,Circa 1910; the standard and shade marked "The Duffner & Kimberly Company, New York.", and with "DKC" logo. Shaped gilt-bronze base, decorated allover with rocaille and acanthus leaves; supporting an impressive matching mosaic shade, comprising four panels of pastel-hued lead glass, with applied gilt-bronze trailing bellflowers - 28 in. high.; 22 in. diam., shade. Estimate $20,000-30,000
In overall excellent condition. There are approximately 15 tiles with heat cracks. The patination is golden and there is even wear; there is some bleeding along the edges on the base; does not appear to have been cleaned. There are no breaks or repairs. The sockets may be replaced - there are pull-chains on them.
