Lot 9:
A Pair of Bohemian White Cased Glass Mantle Luster Lamps
Sold for: $220
Description
This pair of electrified mantle lamps is fashioned from Bohemian cased glass lusters. Each lamp features white glass overlay cut to clear glass, revealing a series of decorative portals in oval and teardrop shapes. The bodies are intricately decorated with hand-painted enamel floral sprays consisting of pink roses, blue forget-me-nots, and orange blossoms connected by delicate green foliage. Heavy hand-applied gilding accents the scalloped rims, outlines the cut-to-clear sections, and encircles the base and stem. A series of faceted crystal spear-point prisms are suspended from the mid-section of each luster. The glass components are mounted onto circular gilt-metal bases with a decorative pierced filigree pattern. The units have been converted for electric use, each fitted with an internal socket, a white cord with an inline thumb switch, and a standard two-prong plug. Height: 17 inches Base Diameter: 6 inches.
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