Pair of Pink Satin Glass Hurricane Lamps with Embossed Floral Motif
Decorative Art, Lighting / Electric Table Lamps • Likely manufactured by Fenton Art Glass Company or Consolidated Lamp & Glass Co. (manner of Victori-ana/Late Depression-era glass).
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Revival of Victorian 'Gone with the Wind' style lighting.
Medium & Technique
Cased satin glass (acid-etched finish), embossed/molded glass relief, and metal hardware (brass and steel components).
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 to 15 inches in height total; vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
The lamps feature a globular base and matching globular shade/chimney in a soft dusty rose pink. The glass is decorated with an embossed floral and vine pattern in relief. The design evokes 19th-century oil lamps but is configured for electric use.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The glass appears intact without major visible cracks; metal hardware shows moderate oxidation and patina consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 for the pair
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 for the pair
Provenance History
Unknown; typical of American domestic household decorative arts from the mid-20th century, likely acquired through estate or secondary antique markets.
Art Historical Significance
These pieces represent the mid-century American fascination with 'Romantic' or 'Country' Victorian Revival aesthetics, blending historicist forms with modern manufacturing and electrical convenience.
Notable Features
Matching 'Hurricane' style construction with acid-etched 'satin' texture; distinctive scalloped metal gallery between base and shade; rare to find as a preserved pair in this specific pink hue.
Condition Issues
Surface oxidation and tarnish on the brass-finished scalloped collars; potential fraying of internal wiring (not visible but common); minor shelf wear on the bottom of the glass bases.
Conservation Recommendations
Non-abrasive cleaning of glass with distilled water; professional rewiring to meet modern safety standards; use of low-wattage LED bulbs to prevent heat-related stress to the vintage glass.