Brass/Marble Dragon/Fish Genie Lamp Candleholders Please Identify!
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Mcgypsy9
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I have this pair of lamps and would like to get any information at all about where they might be from, how old they are, if it is Infact brass and/or marble. Whatever information I can get to help identify them. Thank you so much for your help!
Received these from a family member
Maybe this article can help you out? It looks really well informed: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/lamps/oil
OMG! Rub them right away a genie will appear!
Look for a maker's mark stamped into the brass and google it.
i love them you want to sell them i love the genie lamps i have a few but no candle holders
I've seen that same curled-tail, fish/dragon style on a lot of Baldwin candle holders. Maybe that's who made those.
chinenes made for EU market
ok ty, its hard to find some things on here, i have had a vase for 40 yrs and could not find anything on it lol so i stopped looking, i think they are Beautiful and i just collect the lamps i just love the different looks of them
The stone looks like onyx and the metal parts seem to be either brass or bronze. The animals are dolphins.
Have you thought about taking them to a reputable antiques dealer to get an appraisal? That is what i would do...
I loooooooooove them. I have a few but not as beautiful as them....
The handles look like fish or dolphins from the middle ages..... How fantastic.
Who ever made them liked the middle ages..... I hope you find the info you need 😀
Have you thought of sending a photo via email to the Antique Road House or to the American Pickers show to see if they may have any information they can share?
You could try researching Hollywood Regency style candle holders.
Replacements.com is reputable and can most likely answer your questions. You may have to ship one to them for ID but as I said they are reputable and will return your product to you or buy it from you. I have dealt with them numerous times over the past 10 years.
They look like a Turkish genie lamp, made out of bronze and onyx!
Lovely. Definitely Mediteranean. My guess is Italian, Neopolitan style loves dolphins and brass/marble. Likley 1950-70.
Try sending a photo to Kovels, they can probably ID them:
https://www.kovels.com/price-guide/candlesticks.html
Thank you Lamar! I hadn't heard of this site before. I registered and created a post. Maybe someone will identify! Thanks again!
I too was going to suggest Kovels. Terry and Kim are great I had antique store for years and always relied on Ralph Terry and Kim for help. Ralph had since passed away but Kim nad Terry are still at it,
Aw thanks Antique Lover! I will get to contacting them when I find the time. I have so much going on in my life right now, I don't know if I'm coming or going...lol! Seriously it will be a few weeks before I can really get back to this But thanks for your comments!
I can understand that, I have a tendency to get snowed under to the point that "I get so far behind that I think that I'm in first place LOL
I understand that. Since I retired I keep think of things I need to do, write them in a notebook, and cannot find my notebook because I have started something.
so did you ever find out anything about the genie lamps yet still would like to buy them
you can write me at bncarstens@aol.com ty
Consult a local antique dealer.
Those look old but write down any markings and take your pictures down to a local antiques dealer. If they don't know they should have an idea who to put in contact with.