BRONZE HANDEL TABLE LAMP WITH HANDEL MARKED BIRDS OF PARADISE SHADE,1st Quarter Century. The base is marked Handel. The shade is marked Handel Lamps. Pat. ID No. 979664. Handel bronze lamp, Model #7021, with three lights, with pull chains, supports an enameled glass shade depicting birds of paradise in flight on a black/orange ground, with stylized blossoms and vines. The bronze baluster form base with acanthus leaves and daisies, raised on round foot, also with acanthus leaves.
The base is incised Handel. The shade is marked Handel Lamps. Pat ID No. 979664 to top of shade. The shade is signed to the interior in paint, 7021 Handel SHP. The shade is 7 1/4" high, with a 17 7/8" diameter from exteriors of the rim. - 23 5/8" high overall with shade. Estimate $5,000-7,000
As shown on pages 144 & 145, of R. Defalco, C. Goldman & J. Hibels, Handel Lamps, Painted Shades & Glassware.
Very good condition. No chips or breaks to the shade. The wiring is vintage, and the lamp is in working condition.
