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<p>[QUOTE="Abegweit, post: 2133259, member: 3988"]Michaels may have something that will work. A local stain glass maker should be able to provide you with a small piece of glass, drill a hole and grind smooth the outside of the glass for a nominal charge.</p><p><br /></p><p>Aesthetically if it were me restoring or re-purposing your find into a lamp, I would not opt for a silhouette lamp unless you can find an example of this lamp online setup in this manner. I’d lose the bolt if it can be removed without causing damage.</p><p><br /></p><p>I can’t tell if the bulb holder is plastic or bakelite. If it’s bakelite it may be appropriate to the age of the figure.</p><p><br /></p><p>Her bashful stance suggests she’s looking over her shoulder at something, where as a silhouette lamp is meant to backlit a design.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Frank L207 is perhaps the best example of a similar posed figure and base size. It uses a Candalite bulb, no shade. Sourcing these bulbs can be problematic and expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’ve attached just a few of my own original art deco silhouette lamps for perspective.</p><p><br /></p><p>Alternatively, if you could find an appropriate torpedo / bullet lamp you could adapt the holder and shade to this lamp. This could look very nice and these lamps are abundant and reasonably priced.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, there are many decorative LED “Edison” style specialty bulbs now on the market. With the right round bulb, you may be able to achieve the desired effect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope this helps. Thanks</p><p>[ATTACH=full]251396[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]251397[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]251398[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Abegweit, post: 2133259, member: 3988"]Michaels may have something that will work. A local stain glass maker should be able to provide you with a small piece of glass, drill a hole and grind smooth the outside of the glass for a nominal charge. Aesthetically if it were me restoring or re-purposing your find into a lamp, I would not opt for a silhouette lamp unless you can find an example of this lamp online setup in this manner. I’d lose the bolt if it can be removed without causing damage. I can’t tell if the bulb holder is plastic or bakelite. If it’s bakelite it may be appropriate to the age of the figure. Her bashful stance suggests she’s looking over her shoulder at something, where as a silhouette lamp is meant to backlit a design. The Frank L207 is perhaps the best example of a similar posed figure and base size. It uses a Candalite bulb, no shade. Sourcing these bulbs can be problematic and expensive. I’ve attached just a few of my own original art deco silhouette lamps for perspective. Alternatively, if you could find an appropriate torpedo / bullet lamp you could adapt the holder and shade to this lamp. This could look very nice and these lamps are abundant and reasonably priced. Lastly, there are many decorative LED “Edison” style specialty bulbs now on the market. With the right round bulb, you may be able to achieve the desired effect. Hope this helps. Thanks [ATTACH=full]251396[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]251397[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]251398[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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