Almost without exception, all Emeralite shades were signed. Emeralite shades were either signed with a silver ink stamp, a rectangular decal about two inches wide and one-half inch high or a round decal. 

This is an original shade but is missing the decal. The base is signed on the armature near the top of the base.

Emeralite Desk Lamp No. 8734

$260.00


Not many better than this all original (except for the wiring) double-adjustable, double-knuckle SIGNED Emeralite Lamp in excellent condition.  As shown, it stands 13 1/2" tall but can be adjusted.
The heavy base measure 6 3/4" square.

The period of production, known as the "8734 Series", began in 1916 and lasted until the early 1930’s. The desk lamps produced during this period are those most often found and for which the name Emeralite is most readily identified. Unlike the earlier shades, the new shades were not perforated with holes. Instead, the bottom of the shades were indented on the sides and back to fit into the channel of the newly designed and patented (August 15, 1916) armature. The armature itself had clamps which needed to be maneuvered into place in order to keep the shade snug and stable. Since the shade was merely clamped into the fixture, it could be removed for cleaning or replacement without disturbing the electric wiring that was concealed, though easily accessible.