Mutual Sunset Lighting Corporation model 2582 - what can you tell me about it?

[glenng]

While I can find many examples of Mutual Sunset Lighting Corporation bridge lamps, I've been unable to find this specific lamp.  Any information you might have on this would be very welcomed.  It would be interesting to know what the original shade might have been. When it was made and what the possible value might be.  What might the finish be?  It looks to be brass but I cannot confirm what the painted part is.  Would it be a bad idea to restore it?

Hopefully you can view the photos:
https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/108839706955909407382/albums/6025971104477980097?authkey=CPuk1aj0sOjb3wE

Thanks!

[Rauville]

Welcome...nice lamp!

As far as the shade goes, it may have had an UNO (threaded) type, in parchment or mica. An octagon shape to match the base would be nice, if you can find one.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/NYM_Arts/8008118/scalloped_fitter_mica_shade_for_a_vintage_antique_bridge_lamp/fine_art/mixed_media/3d

[frogpatch]

Is there an a housing that encased the socket that you are showing? What keeps the wires away from the bell shaped piece. As I see it now there is nowhere for an Uno shade to attach. Also the space between the socket and the body of the lamp is very narrow. That makes me think it had a glass shade. Those were held on the same as an Uno shade but with a threaded ring that went inside the glass and threaded to the socket housing, bringing it snug to the cup. That housing is not in the pictures that I see as i mentioned before. This example is not a typical bridge lamp. It could support a heavier shade without falling over where bridge lamps can't because of their long arm, or bridge. This piece has more of an Art Deco style. I will look through some old lighting ads and see if I can't find something similar.

[glenng]

Is there an a housing that encased the socket that you are showing? What keeps the wires away from the bell shaped piece.

The socket has no housing so the wires would short to the bell housing internally.  Obviously the socket must either have a housing or be replaced.  The bell housing was initially press fitted onto the fitting.  This has broken and the bell housing now just hangs loosely on the fitting.
Bell housing:
https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/108839706955909407382/albums/6025971104477980097/6026324173315672834?pid=6026324173315672834&oid=108839706955909407382
Bell housing internal:
https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/108839706955909407382/albums/6025971104477980097/6026324297044060210?pid=6026324297044060210&oid=108839706955909407382

[frogpatch]

Usually a flared housing like that would fit tight against a glass that was held from the inside. Material shades have spokes and a fitter which would thread on leaving the switching exposed. This picture shows a glass shade attached internally. The ring could even there to the same thread that hold the bulb but on the outside. There may have only been a cardboard sleeve over the contacts. With a little ingenuity you can fit it with something that will look good. Parts are available online.

[glenng]

Thanks Rauville & frogpatch for your input - it is much appreciated.  I'll post a photo of the lamp once a shade has been found.