Antique Lamps
January 12th, 2012 | Antique, Antique Lamps, Decorative Arts, Lamps
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There is a huge market right now for collectible antique lamps and these functional decorative collectibles can brighten any home. If you’re looking for a collectible that is not only beautiful but also functional, antique lamps are the perfect answer. There are literally hundreds of thousands of these currently on the market and you should be able to find one that matches your tastes quite easily. Here’s a quick buying guide to get you started.
1. Does the lamp still work?
While this shouldn’t be a deal break since lamps are easy enough to repair, it is important to find out if the antique lamp is still in working condition. Remember, restoring or fixing an antique can impact its overall value, especially if you have to use brand new parts to get the job done. Ideally, an antique lamp should work, but you may want to have it checked out by a professional, depending on the age of the lamp, to make sure that it is safe to run in your home.
2. How old is the lamp?
This is a big issue when it comes to running the lamp on your standard house electricity. Some older antique lamps should probably only be used as decorative objects since they may be unsafe to plug in. Again, getting an expert opinion on this is probably necessary to make sure that you are dealing with a lamp that is safe to use as well as pretty to look at.
3. Does the lamp have any interesting history?
Antique lamps are great for conversation starters and it always helps to find out if there is an interesting history behind the lamp. This shouldn’t necessarily be something that would convince or keep you from buying, but it is information that is nice to have. In fact, in many cases, a lamp with a better history will actually be worth more money than one that does not have a known origin.
4. Is the cord in good condition?
We really can’t stress safety enough when it comes to antique lamps. Our other points covered whether the lamp still works, but you should also consider the state of the power cord before making your purchase. Antique lamps will commonly have older cords that may be frayed. These can easily be replaced, but doing so may lower the value of the lamp.
5. How many lamps of that type were made?
This is a question that any serious collector of antique lamps should ask. If you are looking for an investment in a collectible, it’s always important to find out just how many were made since this can greatly impact the overall value of the item, both real and perceived.
Antique lamps are a great collectible and many people prefer this type since they are actually quite useful in the home. Just remember to put safety first before purchasing and using an antique lamp in your home to avoid fire and electrical hazards.
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Originally posted 2008-09-14 14:00:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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i have what looks to be an antique lamp..on the lamp it says this…”dina china,22 karate gold,hand decorated,can you tell me anything about this? thank you…my email is yharju@yahoo.com..
I HAVE RECENTLY CAME ACROSS A VERY OLD ORIGINAL WINE BOTTLE LAMP, IMPORTED FROM BARDOLINO ITALY, FROM BURCHINO WINE? TO TRI COUNTY DIST, IN YOUNGSTOWN OHIO. IT STILL HAS THE ONE PINT RED TABLE WINE IN THE BASE, AND IS MADE OF GREEN TINTED GLASS. WOULD YOU POSSIBLY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS RARE COLLECTABLE LAMP? THANKS FRANK
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