Antique Schoolhouse lighting

[strengthbelieve]

I recently purchased a school built in 1919. I have discovered BOXES of the original light fixtures that were used. I also have seven Brascolite fixtures with the milk glass. The underside of the dome shaped glass states "Brascolite patented Oct 21, 1913. December 23,1913 and others- Luminous Unit Co St Louis USA Reissue July 1, 1919" Both types of fixtures are in AMAZING condition. All of the research I've done online gives me a HUGE difference in price. Is ebay my best option for these or does anyone know of a company that would actually purchase these from me? Thank you for taking the time!     --Catheryn

[bigwull]

like everything else...it will depend on how much you want....and also their desirability...an interior designer ...might go for them.if they are looking for that 1920,s look....but like i,ve said....what price do you put on them....or how much of your corn are they eating....you,ve said you,ve seen varying prices online....have any of these varying prices resulted in a sale....its a buyers market out there...over here i,ve seen similar lights to this fetch as little as £25 each...or $45 to you.......

[mart]

What price range did you find ??

[icedgold10]

A problem with these is there are so many replicas out there currently being made.  You have to find a true vintage lover versus someone who just likes the look.  Be careful when researching that you get true vintage to compare.

[mart]

I am thinking with the trends today as they are,, they should make $125. to $150. each !!

[icedgold10]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/164387808/fall-sale-antique-lighting-school-house?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_type=all&ga_search_query=lights+fixtures&ga_view_type=gallery

Currently listed on Etsy

[bigwull]

I am thinking with the trends today as they are,, they should make $125. to $150. each !!

and the buyer will need  a white stick and a dog...and be hard of hearing.....$50 each with a tornado pushing them along.....cos...who ever buys them...will need to get them re-wired which pushes the price up...

[mart]

Very simple rewire job !!

[icedgold10]

Still, I have sold some nice lights and having to rewire brings the price down a lot.  You have to totally refurb to get top $

[mart]

Why would that be ??  I have rewired many and it only adds to the price for me since the buyer doesn`t have to do it !!

[cogar]

If you only had 1 to sell at a flea-market, ..... put a new lamp cord on it.

If you don't, most potential buyers will ask "Does it work"?

And you'll likely lose a sale if you tell them "I don't know".

[mart]

If a buyer sees an old electric wire on a fixture they are interested in they might offer half what you are asking for it !! It doesn`t take a rocket scientist to rewire one !! Trained monkey could do it !!

[Rauville]

If a buyer sees an old electric wire on a fixture they are interested in they might offer half what you are asking for it !! It doesn`t take a rocket scientist to rewire one !! Trained monkey could do it !!

When I had my shop I had an insurance inspector stop in to ask if I rewired and sold electrical fixtures. When I told him I did he pulled out a length of lamp cord and asked me to demonstrate an "Electrician's Knot".
I was able to pass the test and kept my coverage.

[cogar]

Never heard of such. Sailors tie knots, electricians don't.

Is it just a double-loop knot?

[bigwull]

Very simple rewire job !!

and here was me thinking you were a gairdner... among other things....