Inspect the lampshade by pinching it between your thumb and index finger. If the shade feels greasy or brittle, there's a good chance that it may be old or the original shade for your lamp.
Manufacturer Label: Lamps manufactured by renowned designers will usually have a company name listed on them somewhere. If you can't find a decisive label, you can find other clues that will provide insight into the make and model of your old lamp. You may find a dated stamp or maker's hallmark embedded into the base or on the lighting fixture.
However, you shouldn't assume that the lamp and shade came as an original pair. Many lampshades are replaced over time. Check lamp guides or available reference books to determine the manufacturer, lamp model, and production year based on any clues you have found. Accessories: Unbeknownst to many, the value of a lamp's fittings and decorations can be more than the lamp itself.
Many lamp finials were made of bone, cinnabar, ivory, jade, pink tourmaline, rose quartz, or other rare materials that are now very expensive. You can determine the type of metal in a lamp by scratching its base which is hidden from plain sight. The search may follow the shade for any clues of whether it came from a famous designer or just an average company.
Before deciding on the true worth of a part you should inspect each part of the lamp and note if it is authentic or if not. What Decorating Style is Wrought Iron? Read more. Are Garage Conversions Worth It? Last updated on April 7, One of the first places to look for a date stamp or the maker's hallmark begins with an examination of the base of the lamp.
Antique Lamp Supply recommends picking up the lamp and looking for a manufacturer's symbol, name or date stamp embedded into the base. Also look on the lighting fixture itself; sometimes, the manufacturer includes a sticker that includes the name, or date of manufacture. Have a magnifying glass handy; often the marks are very small.
If the bottom of the base is covered with felt, lift the felt gently to look for signs of the lamp's maker. It's also possible that the shade of your lamp was replaced somewhere along the line, so the lamp base and shade may not be an original pair.
Check lamp guides or available reference books to determine the manufacturer, lamp model and production year based on any clues you have found. As you search for a lamp maker's mark, remember that it may be covered up by dust or dirt, so have a cleaning cloth and gentle cleaning solution handy. Note whether the cord and plug look old. Not all lamps list a maker, but small clues such as a model number or a handwritten pencil number help you research the maker.
Note all clues for your research. Examine any switches or metal pulls for manufacturing clues. The markings on these might be the only clue to the lamp maker. Look at the wiring as a clue to the age and the lamp's maker.
Cotton-wrapped wires mean an older lamp, but owners typically repair or replace wiring. Examine the interior of the bulb socket and the plug for any marking clues. Search for manufacturing clues on the lampshade, if the lamp has one. Don't assume, however, that the base and shade came as a pair.
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