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lizzie

lizzie

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Does anyone here know anything about them? I found one that I love at a resale shop for 6 dollars, and I've been wanting one with a vintage look. This one is much heavier than it looks, and from what I can tell, the base may be copper. I'm sure the glass isn't original, but I don't have any problem with that. I just liked the base. It looks like maybe it was an oil or kerosene lamp that was converted at some point, and the plug is very obviously vintage. Just thought someone here might have some idea of the time period it is likely from.

 
lizzie said:
Does anyone here know anything about them? I found one that I love at a resale shop for 6 dollars, and I've been wanting one with a vintage look. This one is much heavier than it looks, and from what I can tell, the base may be copper. I'm sure the glass isn't original, but I don't have any problem with that. I just liked the base. It looks like maybe it was an oil or kerosene lamp that was converted at some point, and the plug is very obviously vintage. Just thought someone here might have some idea of the time period it is likely from.

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That's beautiful!! $6???? I'm soo jealous!! Can't give you any information about it though. I just know what I like. Great find.
 
MaggieD said:
That's beautiful!! $6???? I'm soo jealous!! Can't give you any information about it though. I just know what I like. Great find.
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When I first saw it, I almost just passed it by. I figured it was a cheapie light-weight reproduction of some type, but when I picked it up and started looking at it, I just wasn't sure that was the case. It is heavy for it's size, and when I saw the plug, I pretty much knew it's fairly old. It really has been growing on me. :lol:

(and best of all- it works!)
 
lizzie said:
When I first saw it, I almost just passed it by. I figured it was a cheapie light-weight reproduction of some type, but when I picked it up and started looking at it, I just wasn't sure that was the case. It is heavy for it's size, and when I saw the plug, I pretty much knew it's fairly old. It really has been growing on me. :lol:

(and best of all- it works!)
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What's the chance of that being an original oil lamp conversion?

Nice find.

Thom Paine
 
Thom Paine said:
What's the chance of that being an original oil lamp conversion?

Nice find.

Thom Paine
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I have no idea. I know virtually nothing about old lamps, unless they are from the 40's forward, and then my knowledge is still fairly limited.
 
lizzie said:
Does anyone here know anything about them? I found one that I love at a resale shop for 6 dollars, and I've been wanting one with a vintage look. This one is much heavier than it looks, and from what I can tell, the base may be copper. I'm sure the glass isn't original, but I don't have any problem with that. I just liked the base. It looks like maybe it was an oil or kerosene lamp that was converted at some point, and the plug is very obviously vintage. Just thought someone here might have some idea of the time period it is likely from.

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I have one Lizzie that was converted to electric from an oil lamp. It was my great-aunts. I was told by those who appraised it, it was from the 1800's and by the electric cords currently on it, it was converted to electric in the early 1900's. I am missing the chimney and was told to check out Amish country general stores for a proper fitting one. I love the thing. It is hand painted with lavender and cream colored flowers on what I would call milk glass with a very ornate brass base. It stands well over two feet. In fact I designed my girly girl room around it. The color of the walls are the color of the lavender flowers. The carpet matches their green leaves. The bedding has the same color lavender flowers embroidered on the spread on a cream background. It is where my vanity table is located and get myself ready to take on each day. No boys allowed. :)
 
vesper said:
I have one Lizzie that was converted to electric from an oil lamp. It was my great-aunts. I was told by those who appraised it, it was from the 1800's and by the electric cords currently on it, it was converted to electric in the early 1900's. I am missing the chimney and was told to check out Amish country general stores for a proper fitting one. I love the thing. It is hand painted with lavender and cream colored flowers on what I would call milk glass with a very ornate brass base. It stands well over two feet. In fact I designed my girly girl room around it. The color of the walls are the color of the lavender flowers. The carpet matches their green leaves. The bedding has the same color lavender flowers embroidered on the spread on a cream background. It is where my vanity table is located and get myself ready to take on each day. No boys allowed. :)
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Greetings, Vesper. :2wave:

Oooh, that color scheme is sure one I could live with! Sounds beautiful! :thumbs: I don't have a lamp like that, though, darn it!
 
polgara said:
Greetings, Vesper. :2wave:

Oooh, that color scheme is sure one I could live with! Sounds beautiful! :thumbs: I don't have a lamp like that, though, darn it!
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Actually Pol, when I first inherited it along with some other items, I wondered what would I do with it because it was like so out of place in my home. But because of the person it belonged to, who thought enough of me to have a prized possession of hers, I made a place for it. She was a heck of a woman in her day. Damn trailblazer. An inspiration for all.
 
lizzie said:
Does anyone here know anything about them? I found one that I love at a resale shop for 6 dollars, and I've been wanting one with a vintage look. This one is much heavier than it looks, and from what I can tell, the base may be copper. I'm sure the glass isn't original, but I don't have any problem with that. I just liked the base. It looks like maybe it was an oil or kerosene lamp that was converted at some point, and the plug is very obviously vintage. Just thought someone here might have some idea of the time period it is likely from.

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Pretty cool. It has that brass "oil based" feel but at the same time it's obviously a plug in.

Just by the photo I'm guessing if original it's 10's-20's but I wouldn't be shocked if an artist did it after that just for an artistic piece.
 
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