Antique Pool & Billiard Lights

(Item 40) Capture the authentic atmosphere of a turn-of-the-century billiard parlor with this magnificent two-arm copper chandelier. Dating to circa 1900, this fixture features a rare variegated copper finish, offering a rich, multi-tonal patina that beautifully complements the deep woods of a vintage billiard table. Designed for a grand space, this light is currently configured for a 10-foot ceiling, providing the perfect drop for professional-level illumination. Item Details: Era: Circa 1900 (Edwardian / Late Victorian) Material: Variegated Copper with Cast Metal Accents Dimensions: 48" Tall x 46" Wide (including shades) Shades: Classic Dark Green Glass with White Reflective Interiors Hardware: [...]

Item 38  The Sheffield Brass 5-Way represents the "High Victorian" to Edwardian luxury of the 1890s/1910 period. The Sheffield Distinction "Sheffield" in this context refers to the specific style of metalwork and "ribbed" (or fluted) design often associated with English silver and brass craftsmanship. The 5-Way Configuration: A five-lamp setup was the professional standard for a 9-foot or 10-foot table. It ensured that the "shadow" cast by the balls was minimized, providing a perfectly even field of light across the entire slate. Coordinated Aesthetics: The fact that the 12" glass shades are ribbed to match the Sheffield body parts indicates [...]

(Item 37)  Antique Variegated Copper Japanned Billiard Chandelier. In the high-stakes world of Victorian billiards, the lighting wasn't just a fixture—it was a functional necessity designed to eliminate shadows on the cloth. The Art of the "Japanned" Finish The "Variegated Copper Japanned Finish" is a critical historical marker. Japanning was a high-end lacquering technique used to mimic the deep, lustrous finishes of Oriental lacquerware. On a copper base, it creates a multi-tonal, "variegated" depth that shifts under the warmth of the bulbs—a far cry from the flat, mass-produced brass of the modern era. The "Fluted" Aesthetic: The fluted balls and [...]

(Item 35) This is an absolute masterpiece of late-Victorian industrial design. The Japanned Copper finish. This is one of the most desirable and "finicky" finishes in the antique lighting world, representing the high-water mark of 1890s aesthetic metalwork. The "variegated" nature of the copper—with its mottled, dark-to-light depth—was achieved through a chemical pickling and lacquering process that is nearly impossible to replicate today. Technical & Aesthetic Highlights The Japanned Finish: In the 1890s, "Japanning" referred to a hard, baked-on lacquer. On copper, it created a rich, multi-tonal surface that resisted the heavy smoke and heat common in 19th-century billiard parlors. [...]

(Item 34) Antique J.M. Brunswick & Balke Co. Cast Iron Kerosene Billiard Light Centerpiece, c.1860s This antique embossed cast iron centerpiece represents a rare surviving component of mid-19th-century billiard room illumination. Manufactured by the J.M. Brunswick & Balke Co., this fixture dates to the 1860s, showcasing the intricate industrial artistry and robust construction of the era. The unit is complete with its original font holders and tighteners, featuring the highly detailed casting and craftsmanship synonymous with the Brunswick name during this period. While the main stem is included with this piece, please note it is not shown in the current [...]

(Item 32) This Antique Variegated Copper Japanned Finish Billiard Chandelier, dating to c.1890, is a premier example of Victorian-era industrial artistry. Described as "second to none," this two-arm fixture features a sophisticated Japanned finish—a multi-layered lacquering technique that creates a rich, mottled copper patina. Design & Architectural Details Body & Arms: The fixture boasts a "fancy" central body with spiral-twisted arms, a hallmark of high-end late 19th-century metalwork. Ornamentation: * Fluted ceiling bell equipped with integrated chain hooks. Upright decorative bell and a fluted upper disk, providing a balanced, tiered silhouette. High-quality cast chains for suspension and stability. Hardware: Features [...]

Antique Copper Japanned Finish Two Arm Billiard Chandelier, c1890. This billiard chandelier features heavy cast mission chain, finials, arm ends with japanned finish shades. It measures 48" wide including the shades x 40" tall. This light has more matching chain if need be depending on your ceiling height. (Sold) (Item 1)

Antique Copper Finish Pool Table Light, c1890's. Gas, Converted to electric with antique etched glass shades. Size: 44" edge of shade to edge of shade. (Item 3)

Antique Burroughs & Watts LTD Billiard Light, Original quarter sawn oak shade. Size: 75.5" long x 28" wide and 12" tall. Please call for more information. (Item 9)

Antique J.M. Brunswick & Balke Co Kerosene Billiard Light, c1860's. This museum quality billiard light has both original glass fonts that are embossed on the bottoms with the name: J M Brunswick & Balke Co. The original No. 2 Queen Anne burners are in good working order. The tin shade retains it's original graphics and patina. WANTED!  (Item 22)

Antique Julius Balke Kerosene Billiard Lights c1858. There are two billiard lights like this one. Please call for more information. (Item 23)

Antique J M Brunswick & Balke Co Billiard Light Shades c1870s. We have two complete original sets of 4, tin gas lighting billiard shades. Please call for more information. (Item 25)