Identifying Metal Cat Lamp with Stained Glass Shade
GardenerBrown
12 years ago
Hi,
I am trying to find information on this lamp. I saw one similar but definitely not the same on Amazon. Base is heavy metal. The eyes also light up and the head comes off revealing a lightbulb. Any info would be much appreciated - thanks!
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chibimimi
12 years agoGardenerBrown
12 years agoI did see that lamp but it is a little different than what I have. The placement of where the shade hangs is dropped down from the tail on mine but through the tail on the link. Also the area where the head meets the body looks smoother on the link than mine which is more abrupt. Lastly, the base on the link looks like one piece where mine is sectioned and held togeter by two screws.
Thank you for fixing the posts - I am new to this and wasn't able to fix so the photo post stayed on top. The electrical isn't working right now. I will try and fix once I know what I have. Even if it isn't antique, it is still an interesting piece. Thank you for the help!
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Comments (11)The store did not "tell" me anything: this was an antique mall with each dealer having a section, and one clerk to do the sales. I did not ask any questions. I could tell that the rewiring was new so plugged it in to check that it worked, and bought it. I should have been more clear: I donÂt think it was plated with "real" gold; just something gold-ish in color. There are several metals used to electroplate that look "like" gold. The top is plated pretty heavily: there is no wear. But there is a chip that shows the base metal underneath. There IS wear on the stem and other projecting fittings that makes it look like it was either lightly plated there or painted. The base is plated/painted in both silver and gold; the wear/scratches there show a grey metal underneath. If it was painted it was a LONG time ago. Some old lamps must have been painted originally. I have another vintage lamp, downbridge style, found in my grandparents basement that is some cast metal. This was also painted, and the paint is original (gold with flowers painted in blue and pink); I know no one would have painted it later. My Dad (80 at the time) said it had been down there gathering dust as long as he could remember. There was at least 70 years worth of dirt on it when I took it home and cleaned it up. I didnÂt buy this one because I thought it was valuable, but because I thought it was neat! And would look even better with a shade. SOME kind of shade. To make it function better in my house it needs this; otherwise the glare from the exposed bulb hits you from any angle. SoÂback to the original gist of my post: what is available that would : 1) go with the style of the lamp? 2) have a wide enough opening to fit the top of this? Inside diameter is 6 ¼"...See MoreCan you identify this old lamp?
Comments (1)Is it all metal? pottery? How big? is it a statue made into a lamp? any marking on it? Impossible to tall anything without a picture. If you have a camera, you can email me a picture and I will post it for you. Linda C...See MoreBlue kitchen NECRO with lamp shade update!
Comments (8)I absolutely LOVE your shade. The three different patterned clears and whites are perfectly lovely. The pattern is simple and elegant. I prefer yours to the old family piece that hangs in my kitchen which I use because it has so many memories. My father rescued this more than 50 years ago from his uncle's barn loft where it was covered with hay and bird droppings. My parents used it in their kitchen, and, although it is too large for my space, I simply HAD to incorporate it. I am going to include a picture of mine because I thought you might want to consider using a similar light fixture that is totally inside your exquisite shade. One that has perhaps three bulbs and a diffuser below. This would, I think, illuminate the band more brilliantly, which I think is desirable. I am not sure that would work with the shape of your shade, but it might be worth considering. I hope you will smile at the thought that someday yours will hang in one of YOUR children's kitchen. And maybe your grandchild's. It really is that good. Is there a way you can put your name or initials and the date inside it? Maybe on the metal of the cap with a dremel? You really should sign and date this. Sandra...See MoreNeed help identifying this table lamp
Comments (6)This was as close as I could find on ebay; presumably you've searched there? Perhaps this dealer could help you i.d. it. Antique-Onyx-Marble-Cloisonne-Table-Lamp This one popped up on pinterest, was listed on ebay for 149, but says it's out of stock. No way to know if it actually sold for that. Yours looks much finer than either of these examples. This dealer has many vintage lamps for sale. You might also contact them: https://www.ebay.com/usr/sunzza...See More
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
12 years agoGardenerBrown
12 years agoTwo more pictures. One is of the wiring from the shade into the base. There are 2 wires within the covering that have a black coating on them. The second is of the base where the screws are. I don't believe it was broken off because the cat wouldn't fit. It has screws through the bottom in each paw. Thanks again for the comments!
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