This is the smaller of the two lamps available in the Abalone desk set pattern. The base of this gilt-bronze unit is inlaid with abalone shells, and the shade is made of etched metal lined with curved amber glass. The angle of the shade is adjustable. Underside of base stamped: TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/556. Height: 9".
Price: Inauire at info@teamantiques.com, or call (914) 686-8147.
References
Duncan, Alastair. Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An Illustrated Reference to Over 2000 Models. Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk. 2007. p.108, fig.441.
Holland, William. Tiffany Desk Sets. Schiffer Publishing Ltd.,PA. 2008. p.113.
Koch, Robert. Louis C. Tiffany: The Collected Works of Robert Koch. Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA. 2001. p.269, fig.46.