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Antique RARE Kerosene Goofus Glass Victorian Lamp
Kerosene / Oil
The \"Queen\"
one might say of any Goofus collector\'s treasures,
would be an intact old oil lamp with
classic umbrella shaped shade.
This is \"The Queen\" !!!!!!
Goofus glass is basically just pressed or mold-blown glass.
Various patterns were produced by mold makers so that the distinguishing fruit, flower, vine,
insect, animal or whatever was raised above the surface of the surrounding glass;
i.e. a \" relief embossed\" pattern, or, indented beneath the surface of the surrounding glass-
in hollow relief; i.e. an \"intaglio\" pattern. Collectors today use shorthand means of
distinguishing these as simply \"EP\" and \"IP\". The distinguishing factor that makes an item
considerable for inclusion into the \"Goofus\" family is that along the way,
manufacturers of pressed glass commenced to apply paint to these pieces –
what is referred to as \"cold-painting\" i.e. not fired on. Early aerographing processes and
combined with hand applied decorating took two forms as well. One form we refer today to
as \"All-over decorating\" or \"AOD\". One side or the other of the piece was completely covered with paint.
The second type of decoration is referred to as \"Pattern decorated\" or just \"PD\".
Only the distinguishing pattern of the piece was painted and the remainder of the glass remained untouched.
The glass itself generally was clear, although milk glass is often seen with both types of decoration.
Frosted (acid etched) pieces are known in Goofus but less commonly.
Surface patterns were imparted by the mold used. The more frequently seen surface
textures are various \"basket weave\", \"fish net\", \"stippled\" ones. Paint colors
encountered are most commonly predominantly gold with red decoration but items such as
vases can display almost any color imaginable. Paint is applied to the back of dishes, the outside
surface of oil lamps and items such as trays and puff boxes.
This lamp is something to see!!!!
Total height of this lamp is 17\".
The shade is 6 1/2\" tall with 10\" fitter.
\"271\" embossed on bottom of iron feet.
This lamp can be converted back to kerosene/oil.
It has been electrified but nothing drilled.
At the very top of lamp base some paint is missing.
This is probably due to kerosene spilling on it
and wearing off.
On cast iron base you can see reminants of
gold plating. Has solid brass collar on bottom
of font and brass burner collar.
Normal wear on flowers for age.
Very RARE to find this lamp!!!!
It is a beauty!!!
Please see pictures and ask questions.
Don\'t miss out on owning this
very RARE Goofus Glass Lamp!!!!
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Call606-739-6979 if you have any questions,
ask for Mark.
United States only!!!
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