Etched Globe Lamp Appraisal

Vintage Silver-Plated Hurricane Lamp with Etched Grapevine Globe

This is a vintage hurricane-style candle holder featuring a two-piece construction consisting of a silver-plated base and a clear glass chimney. The base is crafted from a non-ferrous metal, likely brass or a lead alloy, with silver plating that has developed a significant dark grey to black patina, characteristic of oxidized silver. The base design includes a tiered circular foot rising to a baluster-style stem and a beaded collar where the glass sits. The removable glass globe features a traditional hurricane silhouette with a flared rim. It is delicately decorated with wheel-etched motifs depicting grape clusters and vines, a common motif in mid-20th-century glassware. Inside the globe sits a cream-colored wax candle decorated with small golden flower decals. Condition-wise, the item shows substantial tarnish and wear to the silver plating, particularly on the foot and stem where the underlying base metal may be beginning to show. The glass chimney appears intact but exhibits surface dust and potential light clouding from wax residue. There is visible wax buildup around the internal socket of the base. Based on the construction and styling, this piece likely dates from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1970s). The quality is consistent with mass-produced tableware of the era, though the etched glass adds a touch of hand-finished craftsmanship.