Gone with the Wind Lamp with Floral Motifs
Decorative Art; Victorian Oil Lamp (now electrified) • Likely manufactured by a major American glass house such as Fostoria Glass Co., Consolidated Lamp & Glass Co., or Bradley & Hubbard.
Style & Movement
Victorian / Aesthetic Movement
Medium & Technique
Hand-painted cased glass with brass or spelter metal fittings and pierced cast metal base.
Creation Period
Late 19th Century (Circa 1880-1895)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 22 to 26 inches in height; globular shade and baluster-form font; vertical orientation.
Subject Description
Green-tinted glass body and globe decorated with hand-painted pink and white cabbage roses, featuring faint pink vignettes behind the floral sprays.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Functional conversion); age-related wear evident on metal components and painting.
Estimated Market Value
$250 - $450 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $350 USD
Provenance History
Likely American domestic retail origin; characteristic of late Victorian parlors.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the peak of American decorative lighting in the late 19th century, popularly nicknamed 'Gone with the Wind' lamps after their prominent appearance in the 1939 film set in the era.
Notable Features
Features a distinct pierced metal 'skirt' or collar between the font and the burner; matching paint scheme on both the base (font) and the shade (the globe).
Condition Issues
Visible oxidation on the brass/metal collar and base; electrification is a permanent alteration to the original kerosene mechanism; minor fading to hand-painted details.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with a dry microfiber cloth to preserve paint; check electrical wiring for modern safety standards; professional polishing of metal parts is generally discouraged to preserve patina.
Collector Notes
Has been electrified