Friday, December 10, 2010

Linda Feuer of Linda’s Unique Antiques of New York City points out that the “Flambeau” pattern acid cut vase (http://cardersteubenclub.org/shapes/item-view.cfm?recordID=24474&back=1 ) discussed yesterday was sold and assembled as a lamp

This rare vase is mounted as a lamp, vase measures 12″ h. x 5″ w., (with stand 13 1/2″ h.) mirror black etched to opaque light blue, shape 3273, “Flambeau Pattern”. Black and blue jade, acid etched. This is an example of a double-acid etched vase in which two layers of glass are cased together and acid-etched twice to reveal both the dark outer layer and the inner scroll pattern on the blue. It is a labor-intensive piece, and a complex design. This form was typically sold directly to lamp manufacturers, and is generally found drilled as a lamp, as in this case. The socket for the bulb is inside the lamp, at the bottom, so that it will light up the glass. The vase is illustrated in an article that appeared in Traditional Home Magazine of Sept. 2000 entitled “The Many Shades of Jade”. (see attachment)

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