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David Askett liked Drew's post in the thread Western-themed lamp.

There are most often many details that give such items away as reproductions - laser cut metal, not press cut, socket fixture & wiring...

David Askett liked komokwa's post in the thread Western-themed lamp.

with all that contact info.....it's written like an ad!!!

David Askett liked Debora's post in the thread Western-themed lamp.

Not that it matters but.. editorial content, not an ad. Debora

David Askett replied to the thread Western-themed lamp.

There are mounting holes on the back, so could be hung on the wall.

David Askett liked Figtree3's post in the thread Western-themed lamp.

The ad that Debora found refers to that as a sconce. Is there something on the back that would allow it to be hung on a wall? Seems to...

David Askett liked ola402's post in the thread Western-themed lamp.

It doesn't look all that old to me, it's not beat up enough. A very cool lamp although I think $145 is a bit pricey. Maybe take the 1...

David Askett replied to the thread Western-themed lamp.

Thank you, Debora. Much newer than I thought!

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Western-themed lamp

This lamp appeared today in a local antique shop. While it looks old, i.e. 1940’s or 1950’s, i have my doubts as the paper label inside...

Forum: Antique Discussion

David Askett replied to the thread Child’s Battledress.

Thanks. I’ve also seen uniforms for nine or ten-year-old kids, but this one is tiny, for a three or four-year-old. Sure wish I had a...

David Askett liked 2manybooks's post in the thread Child’s Battledress.

I agree that the outfit does not look like a homemade version, but actually produced by a military supplier. Here is a 10 year old...

David Askett liked the blacksmith's post in the thread Child’s Battledress.

Interesting that it even has the Canadian War Department ownership marks, the C and broad arrow mark. perhaps made for the son of a high...