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Antique Lamp?
« on: June 21, 2013, 09:18:33 pm »


Got this today from a thrift store in my hometown for $4. Does anyone know what it would be used for? It is definitely casted. There is also patina on the bottom leading me to believe there is some copper in it. It says it was made in Italy but there is no maker's mark. Any help would be appreciated  :)

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2013, 10:05:42 pm »
Probably an old ashtray or coffee table conversation piece!?

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2013, 10:21:20 pm »
Probably an old ashtray or coffee table conversation piece!?



It does seem to have a little residue inside. Could be ash! That would make this my second ashtray. I really do like it. I wonder how old it is...

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2013, 04:40:56 am »
Well, if it says "Made in Italy" it was meant for sale as import here or other country so not very old !! 

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« Last Edit: June 22, 2013, 05:09:49 am by bigwull »
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2013, 07:58:26 am »
Probably an old ashtray or coffee table conversation piece!?



Why thank you! It may not be very old, but it does have a lot of character.

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2013, 09:22:34 am »
Doesn`t have to be old to be interesting !!

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2013, 10:39:59 am »
Doesn`t have to be old to be interesting !!
yeah you,re right.....look at us..... ;D
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2013, 01:39:12 pm »
I'm not old. I'm almost old. ;D
" Energy and Persistence conquer all things."

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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2013, 03:22:45 pm »
I'm not old. I'm almost old. ;D

I am on the downhill side of middle age,,heading toward the uphill side of old age !!

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2013, 05:24:44 pm »
I'm not old. I'm almost old. ;D

I am on the downhill side of middle age,,heading toward the uphill side of old age !!
well,as of 12 minutes ago... i,ve just joined you.....i,m now officially,63.... ;D
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2013, 05:59:36 pm »
Happy Birthday Bigwull you old softy tonight I will raise a glass to ya!!  ;)

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2013, 06:08:47 pm »
I'm not old. I'm almost old. ;D

I am on the downhill side of middle age,,heading toward the uphill side of old age !!
Oh!!....i don,t know about that.....you sure look good to me........ ;D ;D ;D
I make no excuses,and no apologies....but i like a good Malt,

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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2013, 07:52:06 pm »
Why thank you Wullie. ;D Happy Birthday! What are you and Avril doing for your birthday?
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Re: Antique Lamp?
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2013, 09:10:50 pm »
Happy Birthday Wullie !!  Well,, You are younger than me !!  Not a lot mind you,,,Just a little bit !!