Image 1 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?
Image 2 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?
Image 3 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?
Image 4 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?
Image 5 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?
Image 6 — 1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?

1929 Coleman Quick-Lite – Is this an original green #307 ribbed shade?

I recently picked up this Coleman Quick-Lite table lamp. The fount is stamped 9 12 (December 1929).
I’m trying to determine whether the green ribbed glass shade is an original Coleman #307 shade or a later reproduction/replacement.
The shade is approximately 10” in diameter with a 4.5” top opening. It is green over white/cased glass. There is a very small chip along the lower rim that exposes the white glass underneath.
I found modern reproduction 10” green ribbed shades, but the lower rim/profile appears noticeably thicker on the reproduction than on mine.
The shade holder is also pictured in case that helps determine whether the shade and holder are period-correct to the lamp.
I’d really appreciate opinions from anyone familiar with original Coleman #307 shades. Are there specific molding, rim, glass construction, color, or dimensions that distinguish an original?

Thank you!

u/Miserable-Pick-9962 — 1 day ago

Help Identifying Matched Pair of Ornate Lion-Mask Brass Oil Lamps – Maker / Country / Date?

EDIT- I finally found the tiniest makers mark on the underside- “WMF”. I swear I looked at least 10 times! 😂

Hello! I’m hoping some of the lamp and lighting experts here might be able to help identify this unusual matched pair.

I recently acquired these two highly decorated metal lamps. They have opposing lion-mask ring handles, extensive Renaissance/Neo-Renaissance style ornamentation, pierced burner galleries, and multiple bands of relief/embossed decoration including scrollwork, foliage, grotesque/dragon-like creatures and floral motifs.

They have been electrified at some point, and I believe the tall harps and electrical components are later additions. The original lamp body is approximately 15–15½ inches tall to the top of the burner/socket area, excluding the modern harp.

The upper burner/gallery assembly unscrews from a large threaded opening in the body, and the construction appears to have been purpose-made as a lamp rather than simply an urn drilled for electrification.

I have carefully examined both lamps and have not found an obvious manufacturer’s mark. The underside has been altered as part of the electrical conversion, so it is possible that a mark was covered or lost during that work.

I’d particularly appreciate opinions on:

Manufacturer or possible maker
Country of origin
Approximate date
Whether these were originally oil/kerosene lamps
Identification of the burner/gallery
Whether anyone recognizes the distinctive lion masks, ring handles, pierced gallery or decorative motifs from another documented lamp or manufacturer

They are a true matched pair and appear identical in construction and decoration.

I’ve included detailed photographs of the lion masks, decorative panels, burner/gallery, threaded opening, base construction and other details that may help with identification.

I’m not looking to attribute them to a particular manufacturer without evidence—I’d really like to learn what they are and hopefully find a documented example or period catalog illustration.

Has anyone seen this exact lamp, lion-mask fitting, or decorative pattern before?

Thank you very much for any leads!

u/Miserable-Pick-9962 — 12 days ago

(USA) Help Identifying Matched Pair of Ornate Lion-Mask Brass Oil Lamps – Maker / Country / Date?

Hello! I’m hoping some of the lamp and lighting experts here might be able to help identify this unusual matched pair.

I recently acquired these two highly decorated metal lamps. They have opposing lion-mask ring handles, extensive Renaissance/Neo-Renaissance style ornamentation, pierced burner galleries, and multiple bands of relief/embossed decoration including scrollwork, foliage, grotesque/dragon-like creatures and floral motifs.

They have been electrified at some point, and I believe the tall harps and electrical components are later additions. The original lamp body is approximately 15–15½ inches tall to the top of the burner/socket area, excluding the modern harp.

The upper burner/gallery assembly unscrews from a large threaded opening in the body, and the construction appears to have been purpose-made as a lamp rather than simply an urn drilled for electrification.

I have carefully examined both lamps and have not found an obvious manufacturer’s mark. The underside has been altered as part of the electrical conversion, so it is possible that a mark was covered or lost during that work.

I’d particularly appreciate opinions on:

Manufacturer or possible maker
Country of origin
Approximate date
Whether these were originally oil/kerosene lamps
Identification of the burner/gallery
Whether anyone recognizes the distinctive lion masks, ring handles, pierced gallery or decorative motifs from another documented lamp or manufacturer

They are a true matched pair and appear identical in construction and decoration.

I’ve included detailed photographs of the lion masks, decorative panels, burner/gallery, threaded opening, base construction and other details that may help with identification.

I’m not looking to attribute them to a particular manufacturer without evidence—I’d really like to learn what they are and hopefully find a documented example or period catalog illustration.

Has anyone seen this exact lamp, lion-mask fitting, or decorative pattern before?

Thank you very much for any leads!

u/Miserable-Pick-9962 — 12 days ago