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<p>[QUOTE="Oldlampguy, post: 2189075, member: 14744"]The lamp base is a newer reproduction of older white metal figural lamps. The price was right and lamp worth saving. I would suggest replacing existing shade with a modern silk shade. You can often find silk shades at thrift shops. You can easily repair the damaged hole with a steel epoxy called JB Weld SteelStick. Make a small ball of mixed epoxy and squeeze it into the hole. If possible remove lamp base felt so you can finger the putty inside base. You want to smooth putty inside and out for strongest fit and to contour the outer surface to existing shape. After epoxy dries, you can cover repair with matching paint or use a product called Rub N Buff to apply a metalic wax coating. Make sure to use gloves with this product. Rewire lamp if existing wire damaged. Reattach the bottom base felt using glue. Personally, I would use Rub n Buff antique gold to add POP to the entire lamp base. I strongly suggest you add a felt bottom to lamp to prevent scratching furniture.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldlampguy, post: 2189075, member: 14744"]The lamp base is a newer reproduction of older white metal figural lamps. The price was right and lamp worth saving. I would suggest replacing existing shade with a modern silk shade. You can often find silk shades at thrift shops. You can easily repair the damaged hole with a steel epoxy called JB Weld SteelStick. Make a small ball of mixed epoxy and squeeze it into the hole. If possible remove lamp base felt so you can finger the putty inside base. You want to smooth putty inside and out for strongest fit and to contour the outer surface to existing shape. After epoxy dries, you can cover repair with matching paint or use a product called Rub N Buff to apply a metalic wax coating. Make sure to use gloves with this product. Rewire lamp if existing wire damaged. Reattach the bottom base felt using glue. Personally, I would use Rub n Buff antique gold to add POP to the entire lamp base. I strongly suggest you add a felt bottom to lamp to prevent scratching furniture.[/QUOTE]
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