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    Posted 9 years ago

    howardhill…
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    This lamp has been in the family for generations. I'm thinking it could be from the 1940's when there was a shortage of metal. The form is really elegant. Any hints as to what it could be would be appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. fortapache fortapache, 9 years ago
      The upward shining floor standing lamps are called torchieres, as they are a bit like a torch.
      Looks a bit art deco to me could be 1930s. Of what is it made?
    2. howardhilliard, 9 years ago
      It seems like a shiny pot metal or Pewter. There is a little bit of corrosion on the surface. Maybe it's plated with a semi shiny nickel.
    3. howardhilliard, 9 years ago
      Figured it out. Mid-Century Brass Stiffel Torchieres. They were normally made in brass so these must be semi bright nickel plating making them very rare.

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