Featured LG Wright Fenton GWTW

Hello,

I wanted to inquire as I recently received this piece of glass. The closest variation I could find is that it is an L G Wright Large GWTW. It is fully functioning, and not damaged other than some oxidation on the metal.The only markings on it are BC-4-W the number 2, and an F with circle on the base for the power wire.

Should I clean metal with something or just leave as-is? I was hoping to get more information on the piece.

 

Welcome to the forum!!!

The glass was made by Fenton for L.G. Wright & is done in Dot Optic Ruby Overlay pattern. If you plan on selling it I would just clean the glass & wipe the brass with a slightly damp rag just to clean off the dust. If you plan on keeping it & want to clean it that is up to you. It never was a shiny brass even when new.

I have sold several of this style lamps & have done quite well, so there is a market out there for them.

 

WELCOME 740Buckeyehunter !!! ... Joy,

 

How much do they normally sell for if you don't mind me asking? I couldnt find my exact one online/ebay to get a better idea. Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.

 

Hi Buckeyehunter!

Welcome to Antiquers.........

 

Im guessing the window has closed to do this. I no longer see edit on post.

 

you can check sold listing on eBay or at WorthPoint (with a WP account):
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/large-fenton-cranberry-coin-spot-gwtw-439230476
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/cranberry-coin-dot-spot-fenton-239235428
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-fenton-cranberry-thumbprint-1904356910

 

Worthpoint shows around $250 as late as December 2017, which surprises me. I would have expected less than that.

 

I have not sold this exact model, but the ones I have sold I got around $175.00 to $200.00 for plus shipping & shipping was always expensive because of the weight as well as the size. You talk about an absolute #%&(@^&$ to pack. I always held my breath until I knew they had reached their forever homes.

 

Yes, the clear piece of glass is very thin compared to the rest. I would be worried it would break even in the best packed box.

 

Mine have all made it intact. Some were missing their chimneys, but those are easily replaced. It is the shade & bottom portion you worry most about.

 

Had a GWTW oil lamp I sold for $475 that broke during shipment. FedEx couldn’t argue with me since they did the packing. Could have cried when I heard it broke. Now I do all my own packing with no problems so far.

 

Good prices. Surprising!