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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help to identify tv lamp - how old is it and the maker name

« on: May 25, 2015, 04:56:15 am »

KC: Yes, it is made of ceramic.

mart: Darn thing, I've put in hours into searching, over the span of many days. I find it strange it cannot be found even in Google images.  I've seen one in person in another state, antique store, over thirty yrs. ago. I don't recall the store pricing, but, it was pricey, in my opinion (back then). I now recall (triggered my memory)  the antique store remarked it was somewhat hard to find.    Well plus, in my childhood--I've seen a few.    Then, the next time I see it in person, deceased relative leaves me one. Suppose it could be a import. Guess I will let it stand as an 'unknown'. Thanks for your input!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help to identify tv lamp - how old is it and the maker name

« on: May 23, 2015, 03:53:33 pm »

A couple of names that made similar TV lamps are "Mar-Lita" And "Texans Inc" !! I imagine there were many more that made similar lamps !! When I get out of the watermelon patch I will look more !!

Hi there....yeah, a few days ago,  I've gone through the whole "tvlamps.net"  from A-Z, their complete alphabet of vtg. t.v. lamps on outer site. Supposedly a vtg. t.v. lamp  club exists but no access or even a response.   Also searched eBay sold & unsold, plus, over on Etsy.  Please don't go out of your way,  I appreciate your kindness upon helping.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Help to identify tv lamp - how old is it and the maker name

« on: May 23, 2015, 12:57:38 pm »

Thanks for replies, I appreciate your time with this......I've researched further still. No luck thus far. I'll keep trying...

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Antique Questions Forum / Help to identify tv lamp - how old is it and the maker name

« on: May 22, 2015, 04:44:19 pm »

 Hi, this board appeals to me, hopefully someone can help out.  Please help with my frustration with identifying my item.   I've searched high & low to find information regarding this old tv lamp. Maker unknown. I believe it is from the earliest 60's (funny thats my age) and it is either a swordfish or sailfish, don't know. I recall seeing lots of t.v. lamps in my childhood, I was drawn to them somehow.  I recall this particular one with either a mustard yellow lighthouse version or a green lighthouse version. Not sure I remember an orange version, as this one.  I've searched everywhere online, I can possibly think of and came up empty. You name it, googles/images/worthp./purchased 3-tv lamps pictorial books, and tried to join a tv lamp comm .to inquire further, but think it is inactive, have not heard from them for several days. Not even sure I signed up correctly, its hidden from view. I find no markings other than The cord rocker plug reads the words: Gilbert, pat.no. 2,723,327. I looked it up and basically just shows who invented the rocker plug, filed Dec.26, 1950. The t.v. lamp works fine, it has a night-light bulb in the lighthouse and works great. The base of the the tv lamp has a crack but plan on getting it repaired. Is it worth anything other than sentimental value from MIL? 

Just realized, not sure I can make the picture post...argh.     Does not seem to work. It is a tv lamp with a large  leaping teal swordfish with orange lighthouse off to the side. Ring any bells?