This turtleback lamp is one of serveral options for lighting associated with the Zodiac desk set pattern. The bronze base and shade have a gold dore finish, the shade swivels and has two integral gold iridescent glass turtlebacks. The turtlebacks have milk glass liners. Zodiac symbols embellish the six-sided base and frame the turtlebacks on the shade. Base stamped: TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/541. Height: 14".
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References:
Duncan, Alastair. Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An Illustrated Reference to Over 2000 Models. Antique Collectors Club, England, 2007. p.106, fig.424.
Holland, William. Tiffany Desk Sets. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2008. p.44, fig.1-65.
Koch, Robert. Louis C. Tiffany: The Collected Works of Robert Koch. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 2001. p.268, fig.41.