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Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Drew, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    Just bought this rather nice, heavy & large table lamp base (27" tall). Previous owner had it rewired years ago, but never found a shade.... my question is, how uncommon are table lamps with four cluster sockets ? They're original Hubbell sockets w/acorn pull chains. I figure the date is 1900-1910. I've seen many three socket lamps of this type from the era, but not four ? I figure the next challenge - find a large mission slag glass shade of the same vintage. 985942871_tp.jpg 985942479_tp.jpg
     
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    Drew, Mar 30, 2018
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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Kinda NEAT!!! Does look like it weighs a TON!!! LOVE to see it when you complete your mission and hide those light sockets!!! I think it belongs in a castle!!!:smuggrin::smuggrin::smuggrin:
     
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  3. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    Will take my time to get the right shade. Lighting guru's like me really appreciate a lamp that have their original early sockets w/ their acorn chains... especially a cluster of four Harvey Hubbell's ! HubbellPullSocketAd-610x436.jpg
     
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  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Nice lamp! Is this iron? If so, possibly Bradley and Hubbard. Send it to me. I have the perfect shade for it ;)
     
    verybrad, Mar 31, 2018
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  5. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    It's a zinc alloy of nice quality and weight. Previous owner had it rewired and no signature was found. I find it rewarding searching out unsigned lamps...the signed ones are bringing prices above my pay grade. Important to note that many higher end ones like Handel were zinc alloy, clad in bronze, not solid bronze - of course some were indeed solid. I do like B & H iron lamps. . . nice quality and design.
     
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  6. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

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  7. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Enjoy your new project!
     
    Figtree3, Apr 3, 2018
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