Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ410 A few examples of antique Interesting Pendants follow. A Collection
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Nickel Pendant with Ultra Fine Blue and White Shade #P122903B: Gorgeous! I tried to show the detail of the clear blue glass edge on the fine white glass shade. Perfect with the nickel over solid brass fixture. It is 22" long of which 3" is the shade which is ~9.5" in width.
Skull and Crossbones Brass Lantern #P92799B: This c.1950s brass lantern hangs from a chain and ceiling cap. The lantern itself measures 12" x 5" and still has its original yellow plastic "glass". Please notice the unusual skull and crossbones design on the brass sides.
Lantern with Tassel Detail #P999B: c.1925. This dark brass pendant is a very elegant lantern. It is a beauty with its pale caramel swirl glass and detailed tassels. It has a total length of 19" and a diameter of 10" at the widest point.
Brass Pendant with Beautiful Pastel Shade #P10799A: c.1920. The total length of this pastel beauty is about 14". The shade measures 10" x 7" and takes a 4" fitter. The pastel powder blue, cream and silver all turn more golden when the lamp is lit. The lovely lady in the garden swing design repeats three times around the shade.
VERY RARE Pendant #P122802D: This is the only one I have ever seen! The crystal shade is hand blown in mold with the pointel mark at the bottom. Incredible optics. It looks like triple prism. Unusual shape. Not signed. This lamp is 8" in length and about 4" in width.
Cut Crystal Pendant #P2803C: Very fine indeed. The fixture is Nickel plate over solid brass. The total length of this lamp is 16.5". The shade diameter is about 7.5" in diameter. OK at 100 watts.
Rare Bird Cage Shade Holder Pendant #P2803B: c.1910. Note the wonderful three "arm" shade holder. This detail is quite rare and very interesting. The total length of this lamp is 23". The Holophane prismatic crystal shade has a bottom diameter of 10". Rewired and OK for up to 100 watts.
Satellite Pendant #P111501B: This 17" in diameter shade is one large piece of glass. It is white glass on the top and bottom and clear glass on the underside of the top. This allows light to shine down. It is a wonderful shade. The total length of this lamp is 23.5". The solid brass fixture has a dark patina.
Rare Thousand Eye Pendant #P12005B: Solid brass fixture. Opalescent and golden amber glass. The photos do this lamp justice. It really looks like it. Yes, 1000 plus eyes! The lamp is 23.5" in total length with a shade diameter of 9".
Pair of Brilliant Czechoslovakian Bohemia Crystal Pendants #P71204C: More beautiful than the photos show. Even my 5.0 digital camera had a difficult time catching all the light reflection. Nickel plated solid brass fixtures. Each lamp is 22.5" in total length with a shade diameter of 6.25". The original label reads Bohemia Crystal Made in Czechoslovakia.
Very Rare, Old Circa 1880, Beveled Glass, Gas Harp Type Pendant #P41902A: All solid brass. Beautiful beveled glass. Wired for up to 250 watts. The total measurements are 31.5"L x 7.5W". The lantern portion is about 9"L x 6"W. The last photo shows an edge flake to the glass. (A3826)
Pair of Brown & White Sandblasted Finish Bell/Acorn Pendants #P7401A: Each is 12" L x 8 " W including the cast bronze fixtures. These fine old lamps are circa 1920 and are rewired for 100 W each.
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c.1920's Fancy Brass Pendant with Opalescent Milk Glass Shade #P1303A: This striking lamp is 32" in length and 17" in shade diameter. It has been rewired and is OK @ up to 100 watts.
Windmill Crackle Glass Pendant #P11203E: Rare and unusual. Decorative iron fixture. This lamp measures 10" in length with a 7" shade diameter.
Skull and Crossbones Brass Lantern #P92799B: This c.1950s brass lantern hangs from a chain and ceiling cap. The lantern itself measures 12" x 5" and still has its original yellow plastic "glass". Please notice the unusual skull and crossbones design on the brass sides.
Large Blue and White Enamel Shade Pendant #P8303D: The actual color is deep royal blue not electric royal blue as the photo shows. The camera flash brought out the brilliance just a bit to much. The interior of this 18.5" diameter shade is pure white. Very excellent condition. The marks in the photos are from reflection and are not part of the actual shade. The detailed fixture is Nickel plated solid brass. The total length of this striking lamp is 23".
Nickel Pendant with Ultra Fine Blue and White Shade #P122903B: Gorgeous! I tried to show the detail of the clear blue glass edge on the fine white glass shade. Perfect with the nickel over solid brass fixture. It is 22" long of which 3" is the shade which is ~9.5" in width.
Special Smooth Exterior with Prismatic Ribbed Crystal Interior Ball Shade Pendant #P52505C: It is unusual to find a shade such as this one. It certainly makes maintenance (dusting) an easy task. The shade and Nickel over solid brass fixture measures 10" in length. The shade has a diameter of 6".
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