Likely a 1920's B&H lamp . . .. looks re-wired and possible sockets replaced as well. If it has original Hubbell brand sockets, generally more...
These examples with lighted glass insert bases are nice - they were susceptible to damage with delicate metal made of spelter, We saw many with...
Set aside the socket & wiring (newer) - the sleeve between the ball and socket, as well as the harp is 1950s or newer. The casting of the spelter...
Thanks to all . . . lots of history provided with these replies ~
Anyone know further details about Bruner's in Santa Rosa. I've found 4-5 items through the years with hang tags or stickers which look 1950's -...
What is a realistic value of his 1963 autobiography, first edition, signed.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The ship painting is on a typical 20th c. canvas board - being signed and dated '67 both front and back leads me to think it's certainly a 1967...
Looks very similar in Technic to this recent find.... just trying to fill in some details on this artist.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Any references or listings of American painter Joseph Baumgartner who worked in the 1960's.
I think that 1939 catalog has it labeled wrong. My Cushman book shows a 'Lenox' chair and it looks just like yours. The 'Lancaster' is the one...
Facts about this chair; Cushman 'Lenox' chair, introduced in 1935, appeared in their catalog 1935-37 and 1939. Made of Northern yellow birch from...
Description that suits these best & likely age ? Hand carved mahogany (bleached out), 32 inches tall, said to be off a 19th cent. chest of...
Thanks, the applied brown paint threw me off. The Alaska Craft Co. makes sense. I had thought all such cast items were cast with brown composition...
[ATTACH]The back. The grain seems like ceder - the brown stain/paint was applied, then the colored paint.
Described only as "totem pole carving" - seeking a few more specifics if it's from the British Columbia area. Carved wood standing 21 inches, no...
Thanks for those details.... helpful to the learning process ~
Want to know if this is an authentic NW made figure - I understand it's a souvenir trade piece, but I've noticed items made in Indonesia are...
My Cushman book lists it an error, basically meaning number doesn't match design of the piece. The book used old Cushman catalogs as a reference,...
Agree with 'Ghopper1924', nicely designed and useful antique. Many of the Victorian walnut pieces such as this are very pleasing IMO.
That oval tag was used mid 1940's to 1963. Those pieces look 1950's.
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