Featured Antique electric lamp for ID, cleaning, and age?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by 916Bulldogs123, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I hope someone can possibly ID this lamp.
    It is all Brass, 20" tall. The pull chain sockets are marked Hubbell.
    The bottom is or used to be covered in leather?
    I haven't been able to remove the bottom cover to see if there is a maker, Thought it would come off easy, but maybe have to remove the bottom nut? Also how can i get rid of the green gunk without hurting the patina?

    Mikey

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  2. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Great lamp!!! You could remove the bottom nut. The six side nut means the lamp is newer than antique or it could have been a replacement. I think it might have been rewired but without it in hand it will be hard to tell. I would try a soft damp NOT soaking wet old toothbrush and some ketchup to remove the green. Ketchup is thick enough not to run and ruin the rest of the patena.
    greg
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Hubbell probably just made the sockets.
    They are still in business making all types of electrical parts and outdoor lighting though, I think, mainly large lighting fixtures for parking lots and building mounted property lighting.
     
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  4. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I am sure they only made the sockets, but high end companies like Handel and Pairpoint used their sockets.

    Can someone tell me what the flowers are?
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    The flowers themselves look like waterlilies, although in nature they don't have those long leaf-less stems.

    Or maybe lotus?
     
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  6. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Nice quality lamp. Doubt there will be a maker's mark under that bottom plate. Short of finding this in a catalog or a marked example, I doubt you will be able to attribute it.
     
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  7. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for looking Brad. i didn't find anything under the plate. except that the cord has been replaced, but just from the bottom, not rewired as the old cord shows still.

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  8. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Nice lamp! Are you sure the green isn't original to the piece?
     
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  9. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I am thinking it might be now. it doesn't seem to come off. thanks cxgirl
     
  10. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Active Member

    Try acetone for the green gunk. It works well with coins to remove PVC residue and dirt. It does not affect the patina of the metal at all, and people use it for their rainbow toned coins without any problem.
     
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  11. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I didn't think that was gunk either. I'd leave well enough alone.
     
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  12. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    would have been a shame to strip it off.
     
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  13. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    has to be paint or something made that way. it is uniform and only on the flowers. i'm not touching a thing. Just tested it and it works so going up for sale.
     
  14. vintagerobin

    vintagerobin Well-Known Member

    Be sure to mention that it still has old wiring and should be checked out. Cover your butt.
     
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