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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Stiffel lamps value?

« on: October 22, 2012, 11:57:24 am »

I don't find them to be particularly attractive or interesting. I believe there are a couple factors that contribute to their value. As someone noted, they are very sturdy and well built. I would say each one weighs approximately15-20 pounds and is well constructed. They also contain a decent amount of brass, which seems to be going for about $1.50-$2.50 a pound. And finally there is the name recognition that someone mentioned. I personally don't find them very aesthetically pleasing, which is part of why we are getting rid of them; but you don't seem to find the kind of craftsmanship they have anymore either.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Stiffel lamps value?

« on: October 21, 2012, 07:21:47 pm »

Thanks for the info! Those ones from Etsy look quite a bit like our ones. I was planning on asking for $150 four our pair, so it looks like I may not be too far off.

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Antique Questions Forum / Stiffel lamps value?

« on: October 21, 2012, 05:39:45 pm »

My wife and I were given these lamps by her grandmother. They are supposedly Stiffel brass lamps. I have done quite a bit of research online and can't seem to find this particular type. I am wondering whether or not they appear to be Stiffel lamps and if so, how much they might be worth? Thanks in advance.

Shane