Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Dolphin Form

A Pair of Dolphin Form Pressed Glass Hurricane Lamps with Crystal Prisms - This pair of hurricane lamps features clear pressed glass bases designed in a classical dolphin motif, resting on stepped square plinths. The dolphins support scalloped bobeches hung with a series of faceted crystal spear-point prisms. The lamps are fitted with two frosted glass hurricane shades featuring etched floral and foliate vine patterns. The shades are a mismatched pair; the lamp on the left features a flared trumpet-style shade, while the lamp on the right features a traditional baluster-form hurricane chimney. The design is in the style of 19th-century American pressed glass manufacturers such as Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., and resembles forms attributed to Baccarat. No maker marks or signatures are visible. The items bear temporary auction labels: a white tag string-tied to the left lamp reading 0051 and a pink adhesive label on the right base reading 51. Height: Approximately 13 to 14 inches.