![]() The lamp plus the accompanying hanging dragonfly pendant (the subsequent lot in this sale) originally cost 35.00, and has remained in the same family since its purchase in 1949.Ĭondition: Several hairline cracks to the shade. This lot is accompanied by an original purchase receipt showing the sale on October 21st, 1949. The diameter of the shade is 20 1/4 inches. The base is signed Tiffany Studios 443 with the addition of a number 3644 scratched into the base plate underside. The dash number on this shade indicates that the Tiffany Studios considered this piece to be a superior example of the Dragonfly Cone model. The shade is signed Tiffany Studios New York 1495-29. The shade is mounted on a rare bronze Twisted Vine base which has a striking patina of green with brown highlights. This shade is unusual in that all of the Tiffany glass cabochon jewels are plated with an extra layer of glass on the interior creating a deeper coloration. ![]()
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