:hi:
I think it's very lovely - but I know very little about this period - it's mostly
far too expensive for me!
I do think the shades look very similar to the scanned picture - but tulip-shaped shades are very popular and made by many makers.
Frank has a very good eye for this sort of thing, Alberto, lights and bulbs and fittings are a major interest he has - so I'd be confident in what he has said.
It is a wonderful, decorative and functional thing. I could live with it very happily (apart from the dusting) - but sadly, it isn't the right sort of thing for my sitting-room.
Sorry for teasing about the carabiner

- are you a rock-climber? My partner is - so I know a bit about his equipment - and I'm used to seeing it in odd places!