http://bridgesovertime.com Furniture, fine art, sculpture and unique garden items Thu, 10 May 2012 01:54:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://bridgesovertime.com/large-mookaite-jasper-specimen-pieces-mounted-artisan-bases/ http://bridgesovertime.com/large-mookaite-jasper-specimen-pieces-mounted-artisan-bases/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:57:25 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=6791
A beautiful large rare pair of Mookaite Jasper specimen pieces from Australia mounted on artisan made wood bases. While the Jasper is thousands of years old the bases date to the early 2000′s The wood used for the bases are almost as exotic as the specimens. There is an oak part along with a rare [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/large-mookaite-jasper-specimen-pieces-mounted-artisan-bases/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/beautiful-pair-danburite-crystal-formations-mounted-lamps/ http://bridgesovertime.com/beautiful-pair-danburite-crystal-formations-mounted-lamps/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:54:42 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=6783
A pair of unique and rare large Danburite crystals formations from Mexico mounted on exotic purpleheart wood bases crafted by a skilled american craftsman. While the crystal formations are many thousands of years old the bases we believe were made in the early 2000′s. These are all unique and are said to contain mystical proeprties, [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/beautiful-pair-danburite-crystal-formations-mounted-lamps/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/brass-white-painted-lamps/ http://bridgesovertime.com/brass-white-painted-lamps/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:17:16 +0000 Rick http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=6439
A nice pair of painted iron and brass lamps on wood bases. These lamps are of extremely high quality as each piece unscrews and the restoration required stripping them down completely.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/brass-white-painted-lamps/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/portuguese-hand-painted-porcelain-lamps-wood-bases/ http://bridgesovertime.com/portuguese-hand-painted-porcelain-lamps-wood-bases/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:57:00 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5989
A pretty pair of Portuguese hand painted lamps mounted on hand painted wood bases and tole tope with hand painted wood finials. These are very pretty lamp that have been re-wired and have new heavy cast brass fixtures. A very pretty pair of lamps. These are in the style of French Gien porcelain which the [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/portuguese-hand-painted-porcelain-lamps-wood-bases/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/ribbed-terracotta-hand-thrown-lamp/ http://bridgesovertime.com/ribbed-terracotta-hand-thrown-lamp/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:54:46 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5982
A beautiful earth tone hand thrown ribbed terra-cotta lamp signed on the base M Vlosky and MV. It has been recently re-wired. Interesting construction as the top is glued top the base. Height given is to finial top. Harp is 8.5 inches.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/ribbed-terracotta-hand-thrown-lamp/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/rare-1930s-american-lamp-fan-desk-lamp-fan-top/ http://bridgesovertime.com/rare-1930s-american-lamp-fan-desk-lamp-fan-top/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:15:18 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5607
A rare and unusual lamp with three sockets and a fan mounted on top. I believe there were called lamp-o-fans or fan-o-lamps. It has a great chromed metal top with a painted interior that is not original. It has been re-wired and new felt put on the base. As the pictures demonstrate both functions work [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/rare-1930s-american-lamp-fan-desk-lamp-fan-top/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/great-modern-granite-rock-crystal-obelisk-lamp/ http://bridgesovertime.com/great-modern-granite-rock-crystal-obelisk-lamp/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:02:42 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5568
A great obelisk lamp made in two pieces of Black Granite and a Rock Crystal top. It is lit with a halogen bulb from the base. The rock crystal has many inclusions or imperfections which only make it look great when lit. We have owned this lamp for quite a while. It was made by [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/great-modern-granite-rock-crystal-obelisk-lamp/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/pr-arts-crafts-painted-iron-torchieres-mica-shades/ http://bridgesovertime.com/pr-arts-crafts-painted-iron-torchieres-mica-shades/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:52:45 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5476
A beautifullly detailed pair of arts and crafts torchieres with mica shades. Great original color, paint and detail. The mica shades are original and the lamps are truly of wonderful quality. These lamps have been re-wired and are working.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/pr-arts-crafts-painted-iron-torchieres-mica-shades/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-iron-lamp-style-parzinger/ http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-iron-lamp-style-parzinger/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:28:30 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5414
A nice iron lamp with a great finial in the style of Tommi Parzinger. It is functional and and has three light sockets. The shade is new.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-iron-lamp-style-parzinger/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/unusual-italian-lamp/ http://bridgesovertime.com/unusual-italian-lamp/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:09:30 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5246
A most unusual Italian lamp made out parts aluminum and parts metal which has been enameled. It bears a “made in Italy” metal tag. It also has a leviton dimmer switch which appears to be added. We have had this lamp for quite a few months trying to figure out who designed it but can [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/unusual-italian-lamp/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-pair-white-porcelain-wood-tripod-base-lamps/ http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-pair-white-porcelain-wood-tripod-base-lamps/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:50:25 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=5013
A very nice pair of elegant white porcelain lamps with wood tripod bases. The shades are new and will accompany the lamps if the buyer wants them.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-pair-white-porcelain-wood-tripod-base-lamps/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/great-mid-century-pottery-lamp-manner/ http://bridgesovertime.com/great-mid-century-pottery-lamp-manner/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:55:30 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=3506
A really nicely done glazed terracotta lamp probably done by the likes of Fantoni or Gambone. It is not signed. When we had the lamp re-wired and re-fitted with this high quality cast brass cluster top we checked the bottom and it is not signed. The wood base appears to have been custom made for [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/great-mid-century-pottery-lamp-manner/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/pair-signed-martz-lamps-original-finials/ http://bridgesovertime.com/pair-signed-martz-lamps-original-finials/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:36:23 +0000 Ed http://bridgesovertime.com/?p=2502
A nice pair of ceramic signed Martz lamps with original wood finials. They have their original wiring which we have tested and it is safe. Both lamps are signed. Height given below is to finial tops.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/pair-signed-martz-lamps-original-finials/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-driftwood-lamp-sculptue-hudson-river-artist-earl-johnson/ http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-driftwood-lamp-sculptue-hudson-river-artist-earl-johnson/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:04:49 +0000 Ed http://bridges/?p=616
Description: A unique and eco friendly lamp by one of our local artisans Earl Johnson. This artist uses found driftwood pieces and old lamp and industrial parts to create unique lamps and sculptures. In an era of increasing environmental awareness this artist has manged to incorporate found elements into useful objects. His work has been [...]]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/nice-driftwood-lamp-sculptue-hudson-river-artist-earl-johnson/feed/ 0 http://bridgesovertime.com/1966-california-ceramic-lamps-palm-leaf-motif/ http://bridgesovertime.com/1966-california-ceramic-lamps-palm-leaf-motif/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:01:21 +0000 Ed http://bridges/?p=609
A nice pair of California Ceramic lamps dated in Roman numerals 1966. They also bear the name of the company which I cannot quite make out except for the word California. They have been re-wired, with high quality dark brass fittings. Condition: Some minor chips and glaze imperfections. Some minor scratches to the brass bases.]]> http://bridgesovertime.com/1966-california-ceramic-lamps-palm-leaf-motif/feed/ 0