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Many antique lamps may need rewiring in order to be safe to plug in. There are also a lot of modern replicas out there that won’t be worth as much as real antiques. We’ve broken down some of the key things to look out for when shopping for antique lamps.
With antique lighting encompassing all types of lights from chandeliers to miners’ lamps, and standard lamps to wall lights, and with so many reproduction items on the market, it can be difficult to identify authentic antique pieces. Today in 2023, to be antique, a light must date from before 1923.
- Rare Tiffany Dragonfly Oil Lamp. This 1880s antique oil table lamp is a pure reflection of art! On the top, you’ll see a pretty shade displaying a unique, aesthetic green-blue glass.
- Victorian Oil Kerosene Banquet Parlor Gone With The Wind Lamp. This stunning Victorian-style Lamp looks highly lavish with a carved brass body and globe-shaped shade.
- Antique Oil Kerosene Dresden Gwtw Cherub Slag Glass Lamp. Coming from the late 19th and early 20th-century era, this artistic lamp has a unique shade with oval and round glass pieces fitted into an ornate openwork metal frame.
- Moorish Floor & Table Lamps Set. With its rustic brass bodies, precious stonework, and intricate design, this antique lamp set, designed by Moorish, will make your collection luxurious.
Lots of old lamps have been painted over at some point in their long life. A magnet can help identify the underlying metal, or at least rule out some of the possibilities. I have found many hanging lamp frames and bracket lamps covered in thick, gold or black paint.
- Antique Lamp’s Age & Patent Numbers. Do you know that lamps from different eras have different features and values? Like, the 1800s models have beaded edges, while those from the 1930s are geometric.
- Vintage Lamp Materials. One quick visual feature to verify your old lamp is its material. So, get a spoon, and strike it on the surface. If it rings clearly, it might be an old 1870s metal or glass lamp.
- Antique Lamp Power Source. Not all vintage lamps work on gas or electricity! Some old 1870s lamps had Oil or Kerosene wicks too! And you can spot them by their burners, oil reservoirs, and air holes.
- Old Lamp Colors. One of the easiest ways to appraise an old lamp is its colors. It’s so that the 1870s lamps were transparent, while those from the 1920s were red, green, or blue!
Proper cleaning and maintenance of antique lamps are important for safety. Accumulated dust and dirt can pose a fire hazard, while rust and corrosion can affect the electrical components of the lamp. To clean your antique lamps, use a dry, soft cloth or feather duster to remove any dust and dirt.
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