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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Metal Floor Lamp

« on: January 11, 2012, 09:56:45 am »

Anyone have an opinion on this shade to go with it?

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/cream-scallop-dome-lamp-shade-6x17x12x11-spider__28195.html

I found one I like more, but it is too expensive.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Metal Floor Lamp

« on: January 10, 2012, 08:47:47 pm »

Thanks so much for the information! I can't wait to get it cleaned up and use it! Any recommendations on cleaning? I was going to use a mixture of salt, vinegar and flour. Is that safe to use?

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Metal Floor Lamp

« on: January 10, 2012, 05:29:01 pm »

This was given to me from a relative in New Jersey along with a number of other pieces. I don't know much about it other than it belonged to my great aunt. It was most likely purchased in the northwest Jersey area. I have no idea as to the age. The metal is not corroded but it needs to be re-plated. I believe it was stored in an airplane hanger for a number of years.

The base has a floral pattern, and there is a leafy pattern going up the length of the tube, which is square. The base is solid metal and has no markings underneath. The top part seems to be brass, with the tube and base being made of copper (at least it is a rosy-brown metal) and the middle part halfway up the base is made of steel or iron (grey metal). I apologize for my lack of proper terminology, I am new to this.

My questions are:

1. How old is this lamp, approximately, and does anyone know the manufacturer?
2. What is the approximate worth? I want to have it restored, but if it is only worth $10 I might not put out the couple hundred or more dollars to have it plated. I do like it though and plan to keep it regardless of it's value, I just need to know how much to invest in getting it looking nice again.

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