Presented in this lot is a Rare Original Emeralite Desk Lamp, 1916, model # 8734 TW, 8734 series. The green banker's lamp is arguably the most famous desk lamp of all time. Although best known as the banker's lamp, it was originally called the Emeralite. The first Emeralite was produced in 1909, after being invented by American engineer, Harrison D. McFaddin. Until the second world war, these lamps featured the characteristic emerald green glass shade. This is actually why the lamp is called the Emeralite, which is a combination of the words emerald and light. Although the company continued to produce lamps after the second world war, they moved away from the green glass shade. Today, the prewar period lamps with the green glass shades are the most popular. Although the company of founder McFaddin was American and operated in America, they chose to produce all the glass shades at one factory, which was the J. Schreiber & Neffen glass factory, located in the city of Rapotin, Moravia, in present-day Czech Republic. From the 1916 catalog, "A most efficient and practical fixture for stenographer's and flat-top desks. The base is covered with felt and held securely in place by means of special adjustable clamp at rear, clamping against underside of desk top. The arm and shade can be adjusted to any angle; and the arm has extension adjustment to accommodate various widths of desks. The arm has maximum extension (between centers) of 24 inches and a minimum of 18 inches. There were four periods of production: 1909-1916, 1916 to early 1930s, early 1930s lasting less than five years, and the late 1930s continuing for about 20 years. This Emeralite Desk Lamp is in amazingly good condition. The green glass is in near original condition with a slight chip along the left side bottom. Solid brass base and extension arm exhibit rich patina throughout as well as some visible oxidation. Original felt is somewhat attached to the base, original wiring cord is still attached. No other obvious damage noted. Base measures 5.5"W x 5.5"L.*