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Can anyone tell me about this antique lamp? I can't find markings anywhere on the lamp other than an F on the switch

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    Posted 5 years ago

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    tajmccall
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    Alabaster porcelain lamp with hand-sculpted, hand-painted 3D floral design and gold accents. Square base with gold geometric emblem on each of the four sides.

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    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      The "F" on the switch is the company that made the switch. It was made by Federal Electric. If your switch has a number on it you can research their archives online. That won't show you the lamp but it will date the switch in the lamp. They only used three F designs on their switches over the years and that is how you date the switch.
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      Also I wonder what part of this lamp you are seeing as alabaster?
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      WOW those lamps have big asking prices. However when you look at what actually sells the story changes drastically.
    4. tajmccall, 5 years ago
      Thanks everyone for the comments and information. Very helpful. Regarding the alabaster question - I'm referring to the base color of the lamp.

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