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Jamie

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Hanging light
« on: May 08, 2011, 09:48:02 pm »
I don't know anything about this hanging light but I've had it since 1973.  It's like pink bubbles all over.  When I bought it, it just had the wiring cut off but I rewired and added chain and it still has the original socket. In the inside which I could take it down and get a picture it has a metal tube that is movable with fine holes in in, I reckon so it wouldn't be overly bright. It's held together on the top piece by 2 brass screws and nuts, one on each side. I know what I paid for it but have no idea of worth now days. Thank You in advance for any help of knowing what it is.

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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 12:04:28 am »
   Very intresting Light for sure, looks like a 50's or 60's party light  :D   What is the Bubbles made of, is that a glass or Plastic material ?  It appears to have a opalence type Glaze to it.

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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 12:46:48 am »
Looks like a swag lamp using in the mid 60's to early 70's.  These were typically hung in corners for mood lighting!
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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 06:38:41 am »
I'm forever glowing bubbles. The 70s are back now where is my disco light? That would look cool with a marshmallow sofa.

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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2011, 08:21:16 am »
It is a very thin fine glass.

EDIT: The original wiring was very, very old when I got it in the early  70's.
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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2011, 08:46:12 am »
Dates about right on your hanging lamp !! I would guess worth at $100. to $125. !!  There are  collectors that like items like this !!

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Re: Hanging light
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2011, 12:04:38 pm »
Jamie, I would have to agree with mart on the value if in good condition.  This is a more unique one (than the typical globe).  I can still see the lime green carpets....avocado and gold appliances.....
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