Odd Lamps: Unusual Antique and Collectible Lighting
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  • Forest Fire Motion Lamp: Marked ©1949 A.B. Leech with various patent numbers at top of the paper insert. This plastic, 9.25" tall lamp is pictured in Animated Motion Lamps/ Montgomery on page 30. When on the fire motion actually looks like a fire. The small cylinder is the inside motion heat cylinder which is in excellent condition. It is marked Copyright 1950, A. B. Leech. This lamp is in very good working condition. It is slightly dented at the seam. This is from years of normal use and does not detract from the appearance.  Price: $175.00

           

  • Forest Fire Motion Lamp: This lamp is virtually identical to the above Forest Fire Lamp as it is the same model. The only difference is in the amount of wear. Marked ©1949 A.B. Leech with various patent numbers at top of the paper insert. This plastic, 9.25" tall lamp is pictured in Animated Motion Lamps/ Montgomery on page 30. When on the fire motion actually looks like a fire. The small cylinder is the inside motion heat cylinder which is in excellent condition. It is marked Copyright 1950, A. B. Leech. This lamp is in excellent working condition. The colorful paper insert has crinkled from heat. This is from years of normal use and does not detract from the appearance. SOLD


     
    Bird Lamp: This unusual 27" lamp is signed G.C.Upton. It is completely Hand Created in the Folk Tradition c. 1940-1950, Provincetown, MA. The base is "red clay-like resin" which is molded, detailed and painted. There is an additional bulb in the lower base which highlights the bird sanctuary. There are four hand made birds with flowers in this area. The shade is a "Tiffany" style six panel plastic. A brass eagle sits proudly at the top. Condition=Excellent. Ready to use. Price: $1200.00


         
         
    Rare All Original Bellova Vanity Lamp: Marked Trade Mark Bellova, McFaddin & Co., NY. on the metal label attached to the socket. This rare beauty stands 12" tall with a base diameter of 3.75". The base is more cream in color rather than the suggestion of yellow as the photos indicate. The shade prongs are hand squeezed to release and apply the shade. A beautiful true Bellova shade. Note the acid etched flower and leaf design of the exterior and the painted flower design on the interior. Lovely.
    Very good to excellent original condition. It has been rewired. The original cream paint does have some character flaws. The top blue area of the shade has minor interior scratches. There is also a small bottom edge flake. All this is clearly visible in the photos. SOLD


           
    Will Rogers - Wiley Post Table Lamp: Rare! Highly collectible. This lamp is bronze in color, has a base diameter of 6.25" and is 11.5" tall. Rewired. Excellent working condition. Minor character wear to bronze surface. Price: $1285.00
    The following information was emailed to me: Your lamp was manufactured by the Gibraltar Electric Clock Company of Jersey City, New Jersey. A company noted for its zinc "slush cast" clock cases and lamp bases. This company connected to numerous other companies produced lamps and clocks from the late 19th century until the middle of the 20th. In its latter years it produced carnival ware for side show games. The art work on your lamp and that of other Gibraltar lamps and clocks are very appealing to buyers of today since the art is so very representanal and what buyers today call retro charm.


         
    Trench Art Table Lamp with Hand Painted Shades: This is a fabulous old lamp and a great example of Trench Art. The brass stem is actually an old artillery shell which has been carefully detailed with flowers and leaves. This work is all hand done. The vintage glass shades complement this lamp perfectly. It is hard to see the third shade in the photo but there really are three. The base is turned wood and measures 10" in diameter. This three headed lamp is 24" tall. Each detailed shade measures 5" high with a diameter of 4". Rewired. Excellent condition. Price: $485.00



    Bunny Lamp: A great old folk art lamp that makes you smile. This 16" tall lamp has a paper shade with fuzzy fabric dots and trim. The shade is actually made for a kerosene lamp as it will sit on a chimney. It is so great with the Bunny I have the wire circle sitting on the bulb. Works. Bunny is made from wood and his old white paint has turned creamy and crazed. He even has a furry tail. The black and cream wood base is 7" square. Good condition. Rewired and ready to hop into your home. Price: $265.00



    Maxwell House Lamp: A real show piece. Perfect on a pine table in a country kitchen. This 28" lamp has a green glass shade. It has been wired with a rheostat so the light may be adjusted for your needs. It's great lit dimly as a night light for those unexpected wanderings into the kitchen. Excellent condition. HOLD


       
    Davy Crockett Lamp/King of the Wild Frontier: Marked Davy Crockett in quotes on the front of the lamp base. The complete lamp stands 21.5" tall. Davy on his base is 11" tall. He is holding his bowie knife in his right hand and his rifle in his left hand. This unusual lamp is made of spelter with a bronze/copper patina. There is some roughness to the finish in a few places but it does not detract from the appearance. It adds to the character nicely. The 40's/50's laced shade works well even though it is not original to this lamp. It is in good condition. The lamp is in excellent working condition. Price: $185.00


     
    Lighthouse Lamp: This unusual 12" tall metal lighthouse lamp has three candle arms. It is painted gold with red detail. The very top comes off to replace the "beacon bulb" when necessary. The switch is nestled in among the rocks on the base. There is also a set of stairs leading up to the lighthouse. It weighs 7 pounds. Excellent working condition. Some of the red roof paint is chipped as you can see in the photo. The roof also has a small dent. SOLD


       
    Pair of Amazing Deco Nude Lady Lamps: These lamps are 14.5" tall to the tip of the ruby red shades. They are made of bronze colored plaster and brass. The graceful nude lady is sitting next to a deer. There are leaves behind her head. The shades are detailed with flame like petals. They are quite beautiful. Both lamps are in excellent working condition. There are a few tiny paint flakes. One shade has a chip at the bottom which does not show as it is covered by the shade holder. The total weight for the pair is 10 pounds. Price for the Pair: $345.00



    1920's Vase Lamp: This unusual lamp is 17" tall with a top diameter of 19". It has amber crystal drops, an amber (3 pc. mold) vase in the center of the arms, winged horses, cameos and hand painted scenes! Its condition is good - One amber drop missing and peeling paint on base glass and metal bowl. Rewired and works. SOLD



    Sweetheart Lamp: This 17" tall lamp is made of a plaster which has its original gold and green patina paint. c.1930. The Czechoslovakian hand blown confetti shade is pictured with the lamp on and is more red/orange in color. When off the shade appears more cream in color. Shade and lamp in excellent condition. Rewired. Price: $285.00


       
    Unusual Solid Brass Wall Sconce: Marked A&P on one side of the fancy turn key and NY on the other side. This is an early gas fixture from a turn of the century A&P store. It is 12.5" long and 5.5" tall. The fitter takes a 4.25" gas shade. Excellent original condition. Price:$400.00



    Snake Charmer Lamp: This 1920's lamp is 17.5" tall. It has been rewired. Some of the hand painted shade panels have chipped paint. Condition: Good. Price: $235.00





     
    Shabby Chic Basket of Roses Lamp: This pink plastic rose lamp is 6.5" tall with a base diameter of 6". Five roses sit in a matching pink basket. Excellent working condition. Note: Dusty. Price: $35.00


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