Musical Instrument Lamps

Have you ever seen one of these? This is a Normandy Bass Clarinet that I converted into a more useful creature. This horn was in use during the 1960′s. The soapstone base is darkened to match the instrument and the lamp shade. I topped it off  with a ruby finial. Plus, I used an extra thick piece of soapstone so the lamp would be completely stable.

I envision this lamp being used in a ladies “boudoir” or in a special sitting area. The Caberet style shade reminds me of a turn of the century time. However, I have updated the lamp. I painted the flute head joint with a “color shift” paint. So, the color of the head joint changes depending on the angle that you view it. The base is a sturdy piece of soapstone. Of course, it has been worked to a smooth finish. I also sealed the base to achieve a dark color which matches the dark tone of the shade and head joint. In addition, the lamp is topped off with a clear finial.

Among the Hopi Indians the Kokopelli is a deity of fertility. My wife and I simply think this lamp is cool. The body of the lamp is a nickel plated flute head joint. The lamp shade is custom made. The base is made of soapstone. I smoothed all the edges of the base and sealed it to give a darker color than the original stone. Great for a desk lamp.

This clarinet was made in the late 1920′s or early 1930′s. It was used in military and marching bands of the day. It has a nickel finish and a soapstone base. The soapstone base has been darkened and sealed to match the pattern on the shade.