Does anyone recognize this piece?
It's either copper or a copper alloy, but I don't know which.
There are absolutely no identifying markings on it...nothing.
I would like very much to find out more about it.
Does anyone know what flower is in the pattern?
There was no shade with it.
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Sorry, but no clue. But it's a lovely base. Has kind of an art nouveau look to it, so maybe early 20th century?
That's within the range I was thinking.
It is made entirely of metal, including the grommets.
This piece is heavy.
Found a clue.
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??? What is the clue?
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Looks like it could be initials, but not in an alphabet that I recognize. Try enhancing the contrast & doing a Google image search.Originally Posted by Bill Jobe
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Slightly OT, but I am told there are programs and apps that will sort through millions of on-line pictures looking for similar designs and items. Sort of like facial recognition for objects. Would not know where or how to find such a thing.
Have you checked it with a magnet? The second photo you posted appears to show some spot rust.
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I believe the stem is iron.
There appears to have letters forged into the base of the stem.
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A magnet will tell. I wonder if the base is casted and then plated.
Yep. The entire piece is magnetic.
A knock-off?
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I did a google reverse image search and it mostly came up with antique coins. Perhaps repeating such a search with a photo that shows the entire lamp or more of the lamp might yield better results.
You may want to look for online (antique) catalogs from the Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass & Glass Co. They were one big maker of lamps with cast bases somewhat similar to yours. But there were many others too....
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Might be Hippeastrum or amaryllis.
Acanthuses is the Greek column flower on the top. it is not that.
https://www.trianglenursery.co.uk/66...ryllis-britney
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