Definitely explains why the top is USA parts and the bottom is not! So the top part would be from 1927 or later (because of the Arrow H&H branding...
Alright mystery solvers- I finally had time to take it apart. After some google image searches, I am fairly confident this was an oil lamp...
I'm afraid grandma didn't include that in her documentation- but my mom would have been young teen at the time of that trip, so she may be able to...
[ATTACH]For fun, adding something I DO know the history of that goes well with the lamp. This giant brass pierced disc was purchased by my...
Do you have thoughts on if this was put together by a company, or just a very creative person? I wish I knew who it came from to ask them questions.
That would for sure explain the lack of a marking if someone got creative! The stem part was also the only non-brass piece. We definitely plan to...
plug 2 by shamelessthrifter posted Sep 23, 2025 at 9:36 PMplug 1 by shamelessthrifter posted Sep 23, 2025 at 9:36 PMHere are plug photos if that...
whole lamp by shamelessthrifter posted Sep 23, 2025 at 9:27 PMsocket 1 by shamelessthrifter posted Sep 23, 2025 at 9:26 PMsocket 1 close by...
I will ask our electrician neighbor and report back!
Great suggestion! I will try to upload larger photos. I struggled with getting the file size right for the forum.
Sounds wise to re-wire it. It does work just fine, however the coating over the wires is worn where it comes out of the hole at the bottom of the...
Do you have any tips on where I could try to find one online or otherwise? That sounds like such a great store!
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