Vintage Hand-Painted Milk Glass Hurricane Lamp
Vintage Lighting & Decorative Arts

Vintage Hand-Painted Milk Glass Hurricane Lamp

This is a vintage-style electric hurricane lamp, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s-1970s). The lamp features an opaque white milk glass body consisting of a large global shade with a ruffled upper rim and a matching smaller base. Both segments are decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, specifically a peach-toned cabbage rose surrounded by sage green foliage. A clear glass chimney insert sits inside the top shade, featuring a crimped or 'pie crust' top edge. The lamp's construction is held together by brass-finished metal rings at the center junction and the foot. A notable physical feature is the white electrical cord exiting from the lower ceramic or glass base, indicating it is a modern electric reproduction of a traditional oil lamp. The condition appears fair to good for its age; while the glass sections seem intact without major cracks, there is visible surface grime, a secondary sticker on the base, and potential tarnishing or 'pitting' on the gold-toned metal hardware. The hand-painting shows a soft, folk-art quality typical of mass-produced decorative home goods from the mid-century era. The overall craftsmanship is standard for decorative lighting, with the ruffled glass edges adding a touch of Victorian revival style.

Estimated Value

$45-85

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Lighting & Decorative Arts

Appraised On

December 31, 2025

Estimated Value

$45-85

Item Description

This is a vintage-style electric hurricane lamp, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s-1970s). The lamp features an opaque white milk glass body consisting of a large global shade with a ruffled upper rim and a matching smaller base. Both segments are decorated with hand-painted floral motifs, specifically a peach-toned cabbage rose surrounded by sage green foliage. A clear glass chimney insert sits inside the top shade, featuring a crimped or 'pie crust' top edge. The lamp's construction is held together by brass-finished metal rings at the center junction and the foot. A notable physical feature is the white electrical cord exiting from the lower ceramic or glass base, indicating it is a modern electric reproduction of a traditional oil lamp. The condition appears fair to good for its age; while the glass sections seem intact without major cracks, there is visible surface grime, a secondary sticker on the base, and potential tarnishing or 'pitting' on the gold-toned metal hardware. The hand-painting shows a soft, folk-art quality typical of mass-produced decorative home goods from the mid-century era. The overall craftsmanship is standard for decorative lighting, with the ruffled glass edges adding a touch of Victorian revival style.

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