Bidspirit auction | Handel Art Nouveau Leaded Glass

Handel Art Nouveau Leaded Glass Desk Lamp - Origin: Meriden, Connecticut Date: Circa 1910 Period/Style: Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts Maker: Handel Lamp Company Materials: Leaded opalescent slag glass, patinated metal, and electrical components Form: Single-light curved-arm desk lamp Description: An unusual Handel Art Nouveau desk lamp having a compact flower-bud shade constructed from curved opalescent slag-glass panels joined by dark metal cames. The overlapping petal-form panels incorporate striated aqua and emerald-green glass with contrasting passages of deep amethyst, ruby red, and amber, producing a richly colored appearance when illuminated. The shade is suspended from a single pull-chain socket at the end of a tall reeded curved arm. The patinated metal standard is enriched with naturalistic foliate ornament and rises from a circular base molded with radiating leaves and a geometric border. Marks: Base molded HANDEL along the lower rim. Underside bears a later hand-incised inventory notation. Dimensions: 14 in. H, 5 in. base diameter, 6 in. shade diameter Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: The shade is intact overall with no obvious missing panels or major breaks noted. Glass exhibits scattered light scratches, surface residue, and minor edge wear. Leaded framework has age-related oxidation, minor distortion, and irregular or built-up solder at scattered joints, consistent with possible old repairs. Base and curved arm exhibit substantial patina variation, oxidation, verdigris, scratches, abrasions, surface corrosion, and localized finish loss. Socket and pull-chain switch show age and wear. Power cord appears later. The lamp illuminated at the time of cataloging.