DESCRIPTION: A pair of Steuben gold Aurene table lamps in the Moderne pattern with ornate bronze mounted hardware. Fitted with double light sockets and silk shades.
( Estate of R.J. Reynolds)
American Lamp Manufacturing Co. “Almco” see ball in top
Factory records record the background as “sandblasted”

Reference:
Pattern #2144, Modern p.270 Dimitroff
Provenance attributed to the Estate of R.J. Reynolds.
Pictured p. 94 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers.
“Combinations of Aurene and acid cut-back are now very rare.” Frederick Carder, and His Steuben Glass 1903-1933 by Rockwell, p.18
In Ericson’s, A Guide to Steuben Glass 1903-1933, Book Two at p. 143 on Tables of Relative Importance, Gold Aurene over Jade Green is listed as #4 and an A which refers to great degree of improbability of obtainability. Vase pictured at p. 64.
For an example of Gold Aurene over Green Jade see Fig. 10.134 p, 252 of Dimitroff’s Frederick Carder and His Steuben glass.

Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Purchased 1/28/00 from Country Depot of Bandera, Texas.

CIRCA: Early 1900s

DIMENSIONS: (Lamp) H: 30.5" x D: 6" (Shade) H: 11.5" x D: 16.5" (Shade) H: 12" x D: 16.5"

CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.