Vintage Oil Lamp

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Shangas, Jun 30, 2019.

  1. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Probably the cheapest antique I ever bought. $1.50. I don't think it's particularly old, but I'm thinking of breaking into the world of antique lamps, so I decided to start with something cheap, small and simple...

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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Not an antique.
    Most likely 1960s.
    Does the burner knob say Hong Kong?

    Notice how the burner collar screws on the outside of the lamp? That indicates new.
    Old collars are attached by plaster.
     
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  3. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Sorry, I guess.
     
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  4. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    What a beautiful glow. Well done!
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    For what?
    Learning something you don't know about.
    You usually post about writing desks and silver.

    It's a nice little lamp, but as you guessed not old. Unless you think 50+ is old.
     
  6. Iowa Jayhawk

    Iowa Jayhawk Well-Known Member

    Looks to be possibly marketed by Lamplight Farms although green fonts weren’t their thing. You have to start somewhere. I got started a long time ago and still going at 200+ lamps.
     
  7. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    I have seen some beautiful lamps, but I want to find a good source for wicks first, before I buy anymore.
     
  8. Iowa Jayhawk

    Iowa Jayhawk Well-Known Member

    I hesitate to say it but here is my two cents worth. eBay has many many people selling wick of all widths for very little. Just look for oil lamp wick. I buy it 10 feet at a time.
     
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