Description

The Handel Company

1903-1936

Handel Water Lily Pad Lamp

 

Offered here through Fickle Moon Antiques is this  antique Handel water lily lamp.  Simply magnificent when illuminated.

The green and white water lily-form blossom shade is supported by a Hubbell keyless socket; shade approximately 10.5″ diam.

Overall very nice condition with the exception of one hairline  (see picture).

The unopened rear flower pod was not designed to illuminate.  The base is a lily pad design.

 

ca. 1910

Handel signature underfoot

This beautiful Handel lamp has been rewired with period-style cord; new inner socket and insulator; new plug and an inline switch.

Approximate dimensions:

height: 18″

base: 7.5″

 

Handel & Eydam formed in 1885

The Handel Company incorporated in 1903; Meriden, CT

Ceased operations in 1936

As with all antique lamp shades, great care should be implemented when attaching the shade to the base.  The shade will be removed from the base and properly packed for transit.

 

 

International Customers

International customers are required to contact me prior to moving forward with their purchase.  A postal code will be necessary in order to establish a shipping estimate.    Depending on the shipment content and the destination country, clearance charges could significantly impact the total shipment cost.    Fickle Moon Antiques will not reduce the declared value of any item. International customers are responsible for all shipping costs, customs/duties/taxes, etc.  All sales are final.  No refunds.  

Questions?   grant@ficklemoonantiques.com

 

 

**Signature confirmation will be required with the purchase of this lamp. ** The buyer agrees to signature confirmation with the purchase of this lamp and the buyer will be fully responsible for accepting and signing for this package.  No exceptions.**

 

Antiques and vintage items are not new and may show variable wear, defects, restorations, replacement parts, imperfections, distress, and or repairs. The absence of condition remarks does not imply that the item is in perfect condition. We make great efforts to accurately characterize each item and the photographs are an integral part of the item description. No warranty implied. We do not accept returns. All items are sold “as is.”

 

CLAIMS:

All items are packed with care and fully insured. If the box appears damaged upon arrival, we ask that you take photographs before opening the box. Upon opening, please inspect the item(s) for damage; document as well with photographs if damaged. It is imperative that you keep all of the original shipping-packing materials if your item is damaged during shipment. The buyer is required to  contact us immediately (within 24 hours) if their item arrives damaged so that the proper claims procedures can be initiated.   Claims personnel (FedEx, UPS, USPS) will inspect the damaged package to determine the cause of damage and verify that proper packing materials were used (in accordance with the shipping terms). Claims personnel may inspect the package at the shipper’s or receiver’s site, or may collect the package for inspection at a claims facility. If the buyer hires a third-party shipping agent and the item is damaged, the buyer has full responsibility to handle the claim with their agent.

Take pictures if the box exterior exhibits signs of damage.
Upon opening, inspect the item for damage.  Document damage with several photographs.
Retain all shipping materials (box, packing, etc.).
The buyer is required to contact us within 24 hours.  No exceptions.
The buyer will have to contact the carrier as well to establish a possible inspection by the agent.