Antique Art Nouveau Milk Glass Hanging Ceiling Pan Light Chandelier Fixture 20s

Description

View Antique Art Nouveau Milk Glass Hanging Ceiling Pan Light Chandelier Fixture 20s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This fixture features an elegant embossed white milk glass shade with flowing floral and garland decoration paired with an original aged brass-colored fitter. A wonderful period detail is theoriginal YOST push-button light switch, still mounted in the fixture, making this an especially appealing piece for collectors of early electrical lighting. Beautiful antique Art Nouveau hanging ceiling light fixture dating to approximately the 1920s. This fixture features an elegant embossed white milk glass shade with flowing floral and garland decoration paired with an original aged brass-colored fitter. A wonderful period detail is the original YOST push-button light switch , still mounted in the fixture, making this an especially appealing piece for collectors of early electrical lighting. The compact size makes it ideal for restoration in a hallway, pantry, vestibule, powder room, or other historic interior where a period fixture is desired. The original cloth-covered wiring remains but should be replaced before installation, as is standard practice with century-old electrical fixtures. An attractive example of early American electric lighting with wonderful Art Nouveau styling. Features Original 1920s hanging ceiling light Embossed white milk glass shade Art Nouveau floral and garland decoration Original YOST push-button switch Brass-toned metal fitter with attractive patina Original hanging hardware remains attached Excellent restoration candidate Great for Craftsman, Victorian, Edwardian, or Art Nouveau homes Condition Details Milk glass displays nicely No obvious chips or cracks observed Original antique patina throughout metal Original YOST switch present Original cloth wiring shows age and deterioration Untested Recommended rewiring before use Light age-related wear consistent with over 100 years of age Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Measurements Overall Height: Approx. 8.5 inches Shade Diameter: Approx. 5 inches (All measurements are approximate.) Historical Notes The YOST switch was used on many early electric lighting fixtures during the first decades of the 20th century. Fixtures like this represent the transition from gas lighting to electricity and are increasingly sought after by collectors restoring historic homes. The embossed milk glass shade reflects the graceful organic motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. Condition: Please see main description.... Category: Antiques › Architectural & Garden › Chandeliers, Sconces & Lighting Fixtures.

Type

Chandelier

Size

Medium

Decade

1920s

Color

White

Style

Art Nouveau

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Brass, Glass

Country of Origin

United States