Author Topic: Bimini Art Deco Lamps? (Read 1611 times)

Arisellon · « **on:** April 29, 2008, 01:58:01 AM »

I recently acquired some art deco lamps and was told that they were rare French Bimini lamps from the 1920's-1930's. I was wondering if anyone could verify this information for me (pics attached) or provide me with some information about them. They are hand painted, glazed, and approximately 4 1/2" high by 5" wide. Any information would be appreciated.

Frank · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2008, 08:32:42 AM »

Not heard of a 'French' Bimini before. Bimini were mostly lampwork and these look a bit thick for that.

Absolutely gorgeous though!!!!!!!!!

Any words/letters on the fittings?

Andy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:56:18 AM »

The face has an Oriental look, maybe Japanese?

Nice lamps

Andy

Arisellon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2008, 02:45:33 PM »

Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2008, 08:32:42 AM

Not heard of a 'French' Bimini before. Bimini were mostly lampwork and these look a bit thick for that.

Absolutely gorgeous though!!!!!!!!!

Any words/letters on the fittings?

Sorry, there are no identification marks on them.

Andy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2008, 03:42:51 PM »

Hi Arisellon,
Bimini were an Austrian Glass firm, from Vienna, thats what Frank meant

Regards
Andy

aa · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:01:03 PM »

Can't tell from the images, but these look as if they are ceramic and not glass, in which case you might try http://pottery.yobunny.com/

Andy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:20:12 PM »

Adam, i agree, looking closely, they do look ceramic! (especially the hole where the wire enters)
Arisellon,
what do you think, are you sure they are glass??
It is sometimes tricky to tell if you are not experienced

They are still great lamps though!
Andy

Arisellon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2008, 01:07:43 AM »

Quote from: Andy on April 29, 2008, 09:20:12 PM

Adam, i agree, looking closely, they do look ceramic! (especially the hole where the wire enters)
Arisellon,
what do you think, are you sure they are glass??
It is sometimes tricky to tell if you are not experienced

They are still great lamps though!
Andy

Thank you. I think you are correct...they look like think porcelain to me now.

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