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Purchased at a Thrift store. The only history that I have is the thrift store stating it was an item donated from an estate sale. It caught my eye due to it's unusual appearance and antique qualities. I assumed I may have quite a find when three different people approached me while pushing it in my buggy and asked to purchase it from me. It took three hours online research to find the Harp style. The actual Floor lamp looks identical to Handel Harp floor lamps made in the early 1900's. The felt on bottom side of base has deteriorated and there is not a cloth tag stating Handel or inscribed in the metal, does this mean it is not authentic? Also, the lampshade is quite a dilemna, I can not find one like it whatsoever. The lantern style shade has three yellow amber crackled thick glass panels. One of the glass panels is missing. Is their anyone out there that has enough wisdom on lamp history to enlighten me on this beautiful unusal floor lamp? I would love to find out the history, authenticity, and possible value of the lamp. Thank you in advance for your expertise!!
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Re: Antique Handel Harp Floor Lamp
Hello, not sure this will help with the appraisal but i found these sites which may be helpful. aspireauctions.com and webteek.com but have been in antiques myself for almost 30 yrs and rule of thumb is never sell till you know the value get plenty of appraisals these lamps do not come up that often in 30 yrs only seen one and was a friend of mine, which had a completely different shade and he got 500.00, which was about 25 yrs ago. the shade in my opinion would be the deciding factor on its value. Good luck