Authentic Tiffany lamps, produced by Tiffany Studios between the 1890s and 1930s, are among the most treasured decorative art objects in the world. Their values can reach well into the hundreds of thousands or more, which has created a massive global market of reproductions and high-end forgeries. Distinguishing real Tiffany Studios craftsmanship from modern copies requires careful evaluation of glass, bronze, solder, patina, hardware, and maker’s marks.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 164 — How to Identify Genuine Tiffany Lamps teaches the complete professional authentication system used by decorative arts specialists, appraisers, and museum experts. This guide breaks down the core components of genuine Tiffany glass, bases, hardware, patterns, and construction traits, allowing collectors to identify authentic examples and avoid modern reproductions.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify genuine Favrile glass, color transitions, confetti chips, and hand-cut variation
Evaluate leadwork, solder flow, copper-foil construction, and Tiffany geometric layout
Authenticate bronze bases using casting quality, weight, patina depth, and underside finish
Verify heat caps, finials, mounting rings, sockets, and early period hardware
Examine shade patterns, panel counts, motif characteristics, and known Tiffany models
Check signatures, impressed stamps, and model numbers for era accuracy
Detect mismatched “marriages” and hybrid shade/base combinations
Identify restoration issues such as replaced glass, over-cleaned patina, or solder repairs
Understand how rarity, pattern type, originality, and condition affect market value
Volume 164 gives collectors a structured, high-level system for authenticating Tiffany lamps across all era-correct components—helping you make confident decisions in a category heavily targeted by forgeries.
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Authentic Tiffany lamps, produced by Tiffany Studios between the 1890s and 1930s, are among the most treasured decorative art objects in the world. Their values can reach well into the hundreds of thousands or more, which has created a massive global market of reproductions and high-end forgeries. Distinguishing real Tiffany Studios craftsmanship from modern copies requires careful evaluation of glass, bronze, solder, patina, hardware, and maker’s marks.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 164 — How to Identify Genuine Tiffany Lamps teaches the complete professional authentication system used by decorative arts specialists, appraisers, and museum experts. This guide breaks down the core components of genuine Tiffany glass, bases, hardware, patterns, and construction traits, allowing collectors to identify authentic examples and avoid modern reproductions.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify genuine Favrile glass, color transitions, confetti chips, and hand-cut variation
Evaluate leadwork, solder flow, copper-foil construction, and Tiffany geometric layout
Authenticate bronze bases using casting quality, weight, patina depth, and underside finish
Verify heat caps, finials, mounting rings, sockets, and early period hardware
Examine shade patterns, panel counts, motif characteristics, and known Tiffany models
Check signatures, impressed stamps, and model numbers for era accuracy
Detect mismatched “marriages” and hybrid shade/base combinations
Identify restoration issues such as replaced glass, over-cleaned patina, or solder repairs
Understand how rarity, pattern type, originality, and condition affect market value
Volume 164 gives collectors a structured, high-level system for authenticating Tiffany lamps across all era-correct components—helping you make confident decisions in a category heavily targeted by forgeries.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
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