Vintage Milk Glass 'Gone with the Wind' Style Hurricane Lamp and Small Tiffany-Style Accent Lamp

This set consists of two vintage lamps. The primary item is a tall, two-tier 'Gone with the Wind' style hurricane electric lamp. It features a bulbous milk glass base and a matching large globe shade with a scalloped upper rim, both decorated with hand-painted pink roses and green foliage. A clear glass chimney is visible inside the upper shade. The metal hardware connecting the glass components appears to be finished in a polished brass or gold-toned metal. The lamp is powered by an older-style white electrical cord. The second item is a small, Tiffany-style accent lamp featuring a domed leaded glass shade with a mosaic of green, amber, and brown glass pieces, mounted on a dark bronze-finished metal base. This small lamp shows a matching dark finial at the top of the shade. Both pieces appear to be mid-to-late 20th-century reproductions of antique styles. The milk glass lamp appears to be in good vintage condition with no visible cracks, though the hand-painted floral motifs show some possible light fading. The Tiffany-style lamp's leaded glass appears intact without heat cracks. Both items are currently shown in a used, 'as-found' condition inside a shopping cart, suggesting they are second-hand market finds. There are no clearly visible maker's marks or signatures from this perspective, though they are typical of manufacturers like Fenton or Quoizel who produced these revival styles.

I have conducted a visual examination of the two lamps presented. The primary piece is a mid-20th-century milk glass 'Gone with the Wind' style hurricane lamp, featuring hand-painted floral motifs and characteristic scalloped rims. The secondary piece is a small, contemporary Tiffany-style accent lamp with leaded glass panels. Based on my observation, both items are mass-market revival pieces rather than period antiques. The hurricane lamp shows typical characteristics of 1960s-70s production, possibly by makers like Fenton or Accurate Casting Co. The condition appears fair to good; the glass remains intact, though the brass-toned metal shows surface oxidation consistent with age. The small Tiffany-style lamp is a standard decorative piece with moderate market circulation. The current market for floral milk glass lighting is stable but niche, largely driven by 'shabby chic' and cottage-core interior trends. Comparable sales for similar hurricane lamps at auction range from $120 to $180, while the small accent lamp adds approximately $30 to $50 to the set's value. The lack of documented maker’s marks and the visible cord age suggest these were intended for the consumer market rather than high-end decorative arts. Limitations: This appraisal is based solely on visual inspection of the provided images. To provide a definitive authentication, I would require an in-person inspection to check for etched signatures on the glass, examine the interior socket housing for manufacturer stamps, and verify the stability of the lead soldering on the accent lamp. Scientific testing of the glass composition would be necessary to distinguish this milk glass from earlier 19th-century 'opal glass' formulas, though the electrical components strongly suggest mid-century origin.