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Handel was best known for the art glass lamps he produced at the
turn of the century, at a factory established on the corner of
Miller and Catlin Streets in Meriden, Connecticut. Handel made
gas and electric lamps with both leaded glass and reverse-painted
shades and specialized in techniques for decorating glass. The
earliest Handel glass shades were available in a 10" or 12" diameter,
with an open top to be used with oil or kerosene bases. It took
a great deal of artistic talent to create Handel's reverse painted
shades, combining skills in watercolor painting techniques with
an eye toward how light would play through the glass and paint
to create their three dimensional affects used with landscapes,
exotic birds, and elaborate floral patterns. In 1902, a foundry
was opened that allowed Handel to make their lamp bases in house
as well, allowing the artists working there to experiment in bases
which were complementary to the shade designs. Handel lamp bases
were mostly made of patinated white metal although some examples
of bronze bases do exist. Handel scenic shades often reflect nature
although in a much more diverse way than Tiffany
or Pairpoint
who focused more exclusively on floral designs. Handel did floral
shades of course, but also produced unique scenic interpretations
such as the bird series, Treasure Island, and many more.
Chipped ice shades with
a texture similar to overshot glass were produced and were relatively
unique to Handel. Shades signed by well known artists such as
Bailey, Palme, and Parlow are highly valued today by collectors.
Teroma lamp shades were created from clear blown glass blanks
that were painted on the interior (reverse painted), while Teroma
art glass (the decorative vases, humidors, etc. in the Handel
Ware line) is painted on the exterior. This type of glassware
has a 'chipped ice effect' achieved by sand blasting and coating
the surface with fish glue. The piece is then kiln fired at
800 degrees F. The contraction of the glue during the cooling
process gives the glass a frosted, textured effect. Some shades
are sand-finished, adding additional texture and depth. Both
the glassware and chinaware decorated by Handel are rare and
command high prices on today's market. Many of Handel's chinaware
blanks were supplied by Limoges.
The Handel Company ceased
operation in 1936 as their designs succumbed to the new Art
Deco aesthetic, but few other vintage lamps are as avidly collected
today as the reverse painted and leaded lamps of Handel.
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