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ceiling fixture
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ceiling fixture

Object Name6-piece Brass Ceiling Light
Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1920-1929
Place MadeUnited States
Techniqueblown
Sizea) Light Assembly H: 13.5 cm, Diam (max): 16 cm
Accession Number75.4.23
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent "gold Aurene", "Calcite", and transparent green lead glass; blown. (a-e) Circular flared 2 1/4" fitter rim; rounded shoulder curvilinearly swells to crimped rim; green feathering begins at crimped rim and rises towards upper fitter rim; unmarked. (f) Brass and colorless lead glass; fabricated. Brass ceiling fixture with five curvilinear arms joined with a circular band, supports five bell shape socket shade holders with finials; teardrop and spherical shape glass piece hang from brass as adornments.
Provenance
Source Mrs. Sarah (James) Hawkes Thornton - 1975-04-17
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