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    Posted 10 years ago

    eternalart…
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    I did considerable restoration to this lamp but have no idea where it is from, its age or which company made it. I am thinking the teens or 1920's. The lace work filigree is made of lead. Several of the pieces were missing so I reproduced them using 85% lead and 15% zinc. The molds were taken from the existing pieces using olive oil as a parting agent. The framing was steel or tin but was so corroded I replaced it with brass. Using a magnifying glass I could detect that the original lacework and framing was pained copper. The original glass was a light green with white and tan. I am thinking of redoing this lamp again to its original colors and glass but maybe a darker green. The base did not come with the lamp. It is obviously from the 20's. I would really appreciate some input. Restore again or leave it as it is. How old is it? If I redo the lamp would the base take away from the shade if I painted it the same copper color?
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    Comments

    1. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      Fantastic restore! You are very skillful!
      Love it as you made.
    2. racer4four racer4four, 10 years ago
      Beautiful. I actually like the delicacy of the silver against that beautiful blue glass.
      Well done!!
    3. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      I love it so much!
    4. Jujubee3577, 9 years ago
      This is just beautiful. I love this lamp. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing.

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