EXTRAORDINARY HANDEL LEADED GLASS LAMP.

EXTRAORDINARY HANDEL LEADED GLASS LAMP. This unusual and possibly even unique Handel lamp is of a type and format never before seen. This fabulously sculptured figure of Atlas replete with rippling muscles is of a hollow bronze exterior filled with plaster. The base, a heavy bronze disk impressed “HANDEL” supports the figure and emerging from the back of Atlas’ shoulder is a bronze type cap with a single light fixture on which rests this incredible leaded glass globe of the world. The globe, signed on the inner rim “HANDEL” is constructed of both green and slag glass put together to create a unique and distinctive replication of the world. Interestingly enough, to our knowledge and to the knowledge of everyone that we have talked to, no one has ever seen a Handel production of this type before. It is known that in Revi’s Book on page 267 fig. 494, is a hand drawn replication of a lamp pattern patented by Philip J. Handel, design # 40721. In this particular case, it depicts a very similar global sphere of the world. This design patented on June 7, 1910 was believed to be for a proposed painted lamp. It is possible that the lamp may have originally been produced for a special exposition, but the history that we do know of the lamp is as follows: Approximately 25 or 26 years ago a picker who had been in the Springfield, Massachusetts area showed me photos of this very same lamp, telling me that it was Handel. At the time I had never seen anything like this that was Handel and told him that I wasn’t sure. The picker was never successful in acquiring the lamp and around 12 years ago a different picker from the Massachusetts area apparently had stumbled upon the same lamp and sent me photographs, again of this identical lamp. At that time I had sent the photos to a friend of mine, Bob Ogorek who had vast experience in Handel, Tiffany and Pairpoint. Bob felt very strongly that this was Handel from the photographs and if I recall he cited the Revi Book as an indication that Handel had pursued at least part of this idea at one point and time. He explained to me at the time that if he had the lamp in his hands, he could tell me for sure but he was quite certain from the photographs. That picker at that time was never successful in obtaining it from the elderly gentleman who owned it and the lamp went out of sight again until it was recently consigned to us by someone in the Massachusetts area. Their involvement with the lamp had also gone back over 20 years. When they were initially called into a house by the owner, an elderly gentleman, who had placed a great value on the lamp and subsequently it was un-buyable. The consignor was later called into the same Springfield, Massachusetts home, around 8 or 10 years ago and again was unable to consummate a purchase but at that time learned that the lamp had originally been in a bank in Springfield, Massachusetts. The elderly gentleman was unreasonable about selling the lamp and again, no purchase was ever consummated. Within the past few years the elderly owner passed away and his son disposed of the lamp. This is an exciting discovery and we are very pleased to offer this most unique work of art. SIZE: The lamp is approx. 4 1/2′ tall. The diameter of the globe is approx. 18″. CONDITION: When the lamp was purchased, a little over two years ago, it was at that time in the cellar and had been in 18″ of water for awhile. As a result, the lower portion of the legs and the base had become loose and some surface splitting in the bronze type material. The figure was professionally cleaned and the lower portion and base restored also the lamp socket holder on the back was professionally restored. The lamp was rewired. And finally, in addition, one small piece of slag glass was replaced. (we couldn’t possibly tell you where; it was a very good job) Other than this the lamp seems to be very good to excellent condition. 9-71025 (40,000-50,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1539	$28,750.00	EXTRAORDINARY HANDEL LEADED GLASS LAMP. This unusual and possibly even unique Handel lamp is of a type and format never before seen. This fabulously sculptured figure of Atlas replete with rippling muscles is of a hollow bronze exterior filled with plaster. The base, a heavy bronze disk impressed “HANDEL” supports the figure and emerging from the back of Atlas’ shoulder is a bronze type cap with a single light fixture on which rests this incredible leaded glass globe of the world. The globe, signed on the inner rim “HANDEL” is constructed of both green and slag glass put together to create a unique and distinctive replication of the world. Interestingly enough, to our knowledge and to the knowledge of everyone that we have talked to, no one has ever seen a Handel production of this type before. It is known that in Revi’s Book on page 267 fig. 494, is a hand drawn replication of a lamp pattern patented by Philip J. Handel, design # 40721. In this particular case, it depicts a very similar global sphere of the world. This design patented on June 7, 1910 was believed to be for a proposed painted lamp. It is possible that the lamp may have originally been produced for a special exposition, but the history that we do know of the lamp is as follows: Approximately 25 or 26 years ago a picker who had been in the Springfield, Massachusetts area showed me photos of this very same lamp, telling me that it was Handel. At the time I had never seen anything like this that was Handel and told him that I wasn’t sure. The picker was never successful in acquiring the lamp and around 12 years ago a different picker from the Massachusetts area apparently had stumbled upon the same lamp and sent me photographs, again of this identical lamp. At that time I had sent the photos to a friend of mine, Bob Ogorek who had vast experience in Handel, Tiffany and Pairpoint. Bob felt very strongly that this was Handel from the photographs and if I recall he cited the Revi Book as an indication that Handel had pursued at least part of this idea at one point and time. He explained to me at the time that if he had the lamp in his hands, he could tell me for sure but he was quite certain from the photographs. That picker at that time was never successful in obtaining it from the elderly gentleman who owned it and the lamp went out of sight again until it was recently consigned to us by someone in the Massachusetts area. Their involvement with the lamp had also gone back over 20 years. When they were initially called into a house by the owner, an elderly gentleman, who had placed a great value on the lamp and subsequently it was un-buyable. The consignor was later called into the same Springfield, Massachusetts home, around 8 or 10 years ago and again was unable to consummate a purchase but at that time learned that the lamp had originally been in a bank in Springfield, Massachusetts. The elderly gentleman was unreasonable about selling the lamp and again, no purchase was ever consummated. Within the past few years the elderly owner passed away and his son disposed of the lamp. This is an exciting discovery and we are very pleased to offer this most unique work of art. SIZE: The lamp is approx. 4 1/2′ tall. The diameter of the globe is approx. 18″. CONDITION: When the lamp was purchased, a little over two years ago, it was at that time in the cellar and had been in 18″ of water for awhile. As a result, the lower portion of the legs and the base had become loose and some surface splitting in the bronze type material. The figure was professionally cleaned and the lower portion and base restored also the lamp socket holder on the back was professionally restored. The lamp was rewired. And finally, in addition, one small piece of slag glass was replaced. (we couldn’t possibly tell you where; it was a very good job) Other than this the lamp seems to be very good to excellent condition. 9-71025 (40,000-50,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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