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There are two main areas to examine to verify if your lamp is an antique (over 100 years), vintage (older than 20), or a modern reproduction: the cord and the plug. Lamp cord. If you have an antique electric lamp, there are some ways to date it, too. First, examine the cord.
2383 Antique and Vintage Lighting For Sale - priced from £25 to £145000.
- 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!
Dec 28, 2023 · Discover how to calculate your antique lamps value with our in-depth guide. Uncover the hidden treasures in your home and learn their true worth today!
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BELL Lighting was established in 1920 and have become a leading manufacturer and supplier of light sources and fixtures to the electrical wholesale industry. Still family run to this day, BELL's highest priority is customer service and satisfaction.
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There are no standard set prices for old lamps. Each old lamp must be appraised individually based on its maker, condition, style, and rarity. Please contact us for a free appraisal and our purchase offer.