electrolier model no. 592, variant
lantern model no. 205
with the original ceiling canopy, hardware and glass shades

W. S. Myers Farm, Sidney, New York, circa 1905
Christie’s New York, June 10, 1989, lot 80
Cathers & Dembrosky, Tenafly, New Jersey
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1996

Gustav Stickley, Craftsman Furniture, Eastwood, New York, October 1912, p. 12 (for the standard model with bell lights)
David Cathers, Stickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs: Unabridge Reprints of Two Mission Furniture Catalogues, New York, 1979, p. 88 (for the standard model with bell lights in Catalogue of Craftsman Furniture Made by Gustav Stickley at The Craftsman Workshops Eastwood, N.Y., 1910)
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 164 (for the standard model with bell lights)
From Architecture to Object: Masterworks from the American Arts & Crafts Movement, exh. cat., Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, 1989, p. 48

Overall very good condition. The iron surfaces of the five lanterns present with a beautifully aged patina with scattered light surface scratches, abrasions, some light surface soiling, and minor discolorations and wear, consistent with age and gentle handling. The glass shades present with slight variation in opacitiy and illuminate a soft green-yellow. The shades with scattered surface scratches and some extremely minor fleabites around their rims, consistent with age and handling. Some shades with more concentrated scratches and surface soil. Two shades each with one very small clamshell chip on the lower edge of the shade, only visible upon close inspection. Each lantern with its original pull-chain. The wood ceiling canopy retains its original finish and presents with scattered surface scratches, abrasions, dents, minor discolorations and areas of wear, consistent with age and handling. With a minor seam separation between the boards comprising the ceiling canopy, visible in the catalogue illustraiton. The wood with some more concentrated wear surrounding the screw holes. With two old screw holes which appear to have been sensitively filled in. With replaced mounting screws. The metal ceiling plates in very good condition with minor wear, surface scratches and abrasions consistent with age and handling. The chandelier will require rewiring. A beautiful and rare work with dramatic visual presentaiton.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.