Expert: Rex Ransome - 6/30/2008

Question
QUESTION: Mr. Ransome,
I have an art glass table lamp circa 1915 (date supplied by original owner's son). It's about 24" tall. Shade is about 16" wide. The marking embossed on the under side of the brass base is a schooner-type sailing ship inside a circle and the number "13". There appears to be some letters (perhaps the name), but I can only make out the letter "C". I've searched books and the web and can't find any information about it. Can you tell me who manufactured this lamp? Since I'd love to find a "mate" for it, I'd like to have some idea of its retail value. What might be a "reasonable" retail price for this lamp? Photo of lamp base is attached. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. It's wonderful that you share your expertise through this service. Thanks again!!
Mark

ANSWER: I would need to see the lamp.

Thanks

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QUESTION: I thought you might. Here it is. Could only upload one photo at a time. Thought I'd try the base first.
Thanks for your super-prompt response!

Mark

Answer
I am not familiar with that mark, but I do recognize that this is a quality, valuable lamp. It resembles other expensive lamps from that era like "Miller, Handel, and Pairpoint. I am sure at minimum it is worth $400 to $500, but could be worth several thousand. So I wouldn't sell it until you can do further research. Thanks