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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: macpiper on May 19, 2017, 09:37:12 pm
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HOPEFULLY I GOT THE SIZE RIGHT
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I am truly disappointed about any sort of feedback about the lamp I posted. I was hoping to find a venue to identify a good many light, but not so much
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This doesn't look the 1914 replica, based on a comparison with the two examples that I have. The binding posts, wood base, and glass stem are different. I don't know which version you have without hitting the books and doing some research, but I doubt you'll have the patience to wait anyway.
Good luck
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Sorry I give that impression. I have no choice but to learn what I can and be able to find a new home for about 100 antique bulbs. I am more concerned about not finding a home and maybe tossing out something of value.
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Some further digging found pictures of a commemorative lamp made at the 1939 New York World's Fair that matches features found on your unmarked lamp. GE had an exhibit at the fair with a glassblower on hand giving demonstrations of how the original lamps were made in 1879. These were then apparently sold to the public with a label on the wood base commemorating the event. See pictures below. Unfortunately the filament is detached in your lamp, which will hurt the value a bit, but it's still collectible since it's fairly uncommon (unlike the 1929 commemorative).
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Thank you so very much. I have very little knowledge about all these lights and memorabilia my father passed down to me. I am trying my best to match up some bulbs and it seems to be a very complex process. I appreciate your help
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Hi, the 1914 replica has a really tall tip, culminating in a little solid glass ball. Also, it has no exhaust tube in the glass stem; these were evacuated through the tip.
Chris