Early 20th Century Japanned Copper "Luminaire" Funeral Parlor Fan antique drafting desk showing the metal beneath

showing the metal beneath

Antique cast iron hat stand featuring a bell shape dome on the top

Burnell's (1871-1955) stationery and jewelry store in Gorham

This piece features brass hardware in the corners and red baize-type lining

It works as such (from NYU):

Early 20th Century Japanned Copper "Luminaire" Funeral Parlor Fan antique drafting desk showing the metal beneathc. 1910s; The Cincinnati Victor Co. Cincinnati, OH Art Nouveau floor fan with two faux candle lamps. This piece provides both light and illumination by way of a large central fan and two candle style sockets. It features highly ornate openwork in the form of scrolled acanthus leaves and is constructed entirely of japanned copper. A set of adjustable slats allow the user to direct the airflow from the fan blades. Fan and lights are independently