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    Posted 14 years ago

    joywillis
    (1 item)

    Would like to know how much this is worth. It is supposedly one of the first versions made.

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    1. dave, 14 years ago
      need more info on this swordfish lamp...year made, value. thank you
    2. joywillis, 14 years ago
      Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I am waiting on a response from a source regarding the value. It is hard to pin point the exact date, since some of the records of the manufacturer were destroyed in a fire in 1971. The best guess is some time in the 1950's. It is listed on http://www.TexansIncorporated.com under Catalog Pages. It is on page 4 - 4th picture on the left side. I will get back to you on the value.
    3. John Bland, 14 years ago
      In the book "TV Lamps to Light the World" published in 2006 on page 160 your lamp is shown with a value $125. to $135.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Neat lamp.

      Current values in almost all collecting arenas are much lower than they were in 2006, so I would expect current value to be significantly less.

      Additionally, condition is key. Any scratches or chips (several on the fins) will also significantly effect the value.

      Scott
    5. beachdudeinc beachdudeinc, 4 years ago
      re: scottvez remark of 9 years ago - - he's correct, speaking of TV Lamps as a whole. But I've never seen one of the Kron swordfish pieces selling below $200 and it remains a "holy grail" piece for many collectors (sport fishermen, TV lamp collectors, TIKI people, etc.). Since there were not a ton of those made since this piece is altogether unmarked, is is always super-hard to locate.

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