American, 20th century, Tiffany Studios telescopic bronze base #397, one foot stamped "Tiffany Studios/New York/397", six sockets, two marked "Hubbell", one marked "E [arrow]", one marked "Monowatt", one marked "Arrow H&H", one unmarked, wired for electricity, Paul Crist Studios stamped shade, polychrome floral design, interior rim marked "Crist 79BC", 10-7/8 x 22 in., with later heat cap, 25-1/8 x 10-1/2 in.

Note: Similar base pictured in Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware pg. 95, fig. 364 & 365.

Provenance:

Dave and Chris Knoke, Marietta, Georgia

each socket working/electricity working at time of inspection, some sockets likely replaced, fitter ring dented and bent, shade and base sits off kilter, approximately 74 hairlines and cracks, one leaded glass pane with orange glass patch, base with discoloration and uneven patination, verdigris on base and heat cap, wiring possibly later