
'Stunning
pink and green slag glass overlay table lamp produced by the Miller
Lamp Company about the years 1908 to 1920. Clearly marked underneath the base with “MILLER” and the number “956”.
Including the finial, the lamp stands around 24.5 inches tall with a
shade diameter of 18 inches (it is 8-sided). The base has a diameter of 7
inches.

The
metal overlay shows a floral & trellis design (possibly Morning
Glories or Calla Lilies) around the edge which covers the green glass
panels… 2 shades of green! A leaf motif tops of the overlay near the
finial – the leaves point down through the pink panels towards the
flowers. The metal stand ends in a base that also shows a floral design,
possibly roses.
The
shade contains 72 slag glass panels - 8 dark green, 24 light green and
40 pink. Many of the panels, if not all, are streaked with white
coloring striations. The metal they fit in, on the inside of the
lampshade, may be lead... I'm not sure about this, and am unwilling to
test the metal in case I scratch it (but see picture 10 with the zoom
feature). Sitting
atop the shade is a majestic looking Peacock finial, with tail feathers
fanned out, that holds a pink glass drop within its body. The peacock
has some blue and red coloring on it.
The lamp works flawlessly and it really lights up a room with a warm pink and refreshing green shades.
The
lamp appears to be in great shape for its age. The metal work does show
a couple of scratches and it is fair to say the glass will need
cleaning. The light fixtures and power cord may be replacements. The
drop within the peacock may need refitting as the wire holding it does
not allow for it to sit snugly, and the Peacock itself has some paint
loss. There are no chips or cracks in the glass panels – there are
creases in some from the manufacturer.'
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