Topic: Daum Fairy Lamp

[Jim Sapp]

I am hoping there are some Daum experts in this forum.

It has been known for some time that Daum produced at least one candle lamp with a wintry scene decoration.  It has been our assumption that it was the only one produced, c. 1900.  However, a second Daum candle lamp has been discovered by one of my Fairy Lamp Club members members.  This one has well known sailboat motif and what appears to be a "pottery-like" base in contrast to the glass base on the first one.
 
Both lamps bear the Daum Nancy signature and the Croix de Lorraine trademark.  They are approximately 4.25"h. x 5.375"d.  I have put a photo of both candle lamps on-line for your information at:

http://www.fairy-lamp.com/Temp/Daum_Fairy_Lamps.jpg

Please let me know if you require any additional information.
 
I would appreciate any information you may have on these candle lamps, especially any formal documentation that establishes the date of of production or a "formal title" for the decoration.
 
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
 
Jim Sapp
www.fairylampclub.com

[chuggy]

Jim I once had a pair of Daum salts with the same winters scene that the left hand lamp has. These were dated for me as 1908-1910 period, I don't know how that compares with when you think the lamps may date from as I have no knowledge of these lamps.
Hope this is of some help.
Paul

[Jim Sapp]

I think the date is just about what I thought it was.  Thanks for your help.

Jim.

[aa]

Presumably each lamp has two separate pieces. Is the signature on both pieces?

[Jim Sapp]

Each lamp is two separate pieces.  The base is marked Daum Nancy.

[aa]

If I can find the catalogue by Noel Daum that he gave me, I'll have a look to see if there's anything in there about them.

I agree with Paul about the one on the left.

[Jim Sapp]

The base is marked Daum Nancy.

Correction:  The dome is marked "Daum Nancy" with the Cross of Lorraine along the lower edge.  The base is unmarked.

[Frank]

I would be interested in seeing more views, particularly of the bases.

[Jim Sapp]

I would be interested in seeing more views, particularly of the bases.

Frank,  I am working on getting additional photos.  Unfortunately, I do not own the lamp so we have to wait for the owner to respond.

In the meantime, a third Daum fairy lamp has cropped up.  The image is poor and the design is unknown.  In addition, the design appears to be painted on as opposed to cutback cameo.  I also have an inquiry into the owner for additional images.

The new design is at:  http://www.fairy-lamp.com/Temp/Daum_03.jpg

It is amazing what shows up when you start asking questions.  :-)

[Jim Sapp]

This one has well known sailboat motif and what appears to be a "pottery-like" base in contrast to the glass base on the first one.

Another correction.....

The base is glass. When you hold it up to light, it is a deep opaque purple color. (According to the owner)