{"product_id":"antique-lincoln-mfg-slip-shade-chandelier-c1935","title":"Antique Lincoln MFG Slip Shade Chandelier c1935 (ANT-177)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eANT-177  Antique Lincoln MFG Slip Shade Chandelier c1935\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe most over-used word in the antique trade is the word “rare”.\u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIt is so over used for common things that when an authentic rare item really does come along,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethe word tends to lose its punch. Speaking as the curator of the worlds only Art Deco American Lighting museum,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(www.thedecomuseum.com) perhaps it will have a bit more validity than when used off-handedly by a normal antique dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSo now,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e“I” want to use the word “rare”.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u2028\u2028One of the brightest stars in our lighting museum is a chandelier similar to this Nickel Plated Chandelier but with a slightly different finish.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe were lucky enough to have this 2nd one donated to the museum to help us raise funds for expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWell,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ein 42 years of collecting for the museum, we have purchased every single entity found and we only have three examples shown in the museum\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(a five light like this one, a three light and a sconce).\u2028\u2028Since it is not in any catalog or reference book that we have in our library,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eit needs to be attributed by the elements of its design \u0026amp; construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWe, probably better than most all, are most able to do this.\u2028\u2028We firmly believe that this chandelier was made by\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLincoln Manufacturing Co. because it came complete with a \"known\" canopy that Lincoln used on another lighting series.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLincoln Mnf Co was ONE of the biggest makers of slip shade lighting in America and even sold to Sears.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe also “know” Lincoln design motifs and their castings quite well having handled hundreds of their various products.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd, with this example,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea well known Lincoln canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe shades are just so fantastic.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeavy translucent amber glass with deep reliefs.\u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eThey made this shade in both the custard glass and this amber glass.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe shade can be mounted either upwards, or downwards as you prefer. Lincoln was about the only company that made shades to do this.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe bottom of this fixture does have Mica panels installed.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen the lights are alight,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ethe Mica does glow a bit making a nice warm appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Wiring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eTotally re-wired with new sockets and wire.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eReady to hang and we will supply all the necessary parts to do so easily.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e” tall.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThat large stem decoration really adds to the height.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf a longer drop (height) is desired,\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ewe can add a bit of extra chain.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt has an 18” diameter.\u2028\u2028 With fewer chain links, it can be shortened to 31\". If we remove the art deco decoration in the chain, it can be as short as 24\".\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAn excellent price for this RARE slip shade presentation chandelier attributed to Lincoln Mnf., Circa 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFully capable of 100 watt incandescent bulb each socket, or purchase our optional LED bulb to mazimize your energy savings.\u003cspan\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eMakes running this chandelier all night long, perhaps as a nite lite,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003every economical indeed and cool to the shades as well.\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991672922349,"sku":"ANT-177","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/ANT-177__Antique_Lincoln_MFG_Slip_Shade_Chandelier_c1935.jpg?v=1779229398","url":"https:\/\/jn2vnf-0i.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-lincoln-mfg-slip-shade-chandelier-c1935","provider":"Vintage Hardware \u0026 Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}