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Offered is a beautiful antique Bohemian (Czech) ruby glass table lamp, featuring rich cranberry-red glass decorated with gilt coin-dot medallions and delicate white enamel star motifs. The glass body was originally produced as a decorative vessel and later professionally converted into a lamp using early 20th-century brass hardware, resulting in a striking and elegant lighting piece.
The lamp emits a warm, inviting glow when lit, highlighting the depth of the ruby glass and gilt decoration. It is topped with a milk glass / opaline cone shade, which complements the period style and diffuses light beautifully.
Key Details:
Origin: Bohemian / Czech (formerly Czechoslovakia)
Date: Glass c. 1890–1930; lamp conversion early–mid 20th century
Material: Ruby (cranberry) glass with gilt and white enamel decoration
Decoration: Gilded coin-dot rondels with fine enamel star patterning
Hardware: Brass stem, socket, and weighted base
Shade: Milk glass cone shade (period-appropriate replacement)
Lighting: Standard bulb socket (works as shown)
Attribution Notes:
The brass lamp hardware is consistent with early 20th-century American manufacture (c. 1915–1930) and is possibly by or in the style of Sunset Mutual, though no maker’s mark is present. The glass itself is Bohemian export art glass, not originally manufactured as a lamp.
🔹 Condition
Lamp is fully functional
Glass body is very good antique condition
No visible cracks or chips observed
Normal, light wear to gilding consistent with age
Brass shows expected patina
Shade is intact with no cracks noted
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🔹 Measurements (approx.)
