Brief Update with Lamps
In short, I spent most of Monday and all of Tuesday battling the chipboard beast in my living room. I just couldn't sit a work knowing that damn thing was there. I was worried that it would put down roots if I left it long enough.
I still have more to do, but it's looking much better (and we're much happier as well). I have an electrician coming out tomorrow to give a bid for wiring the heat & air system. I might have him give me a bid on a few other projects to get this old whore of a house moving along.
More later.
And, the lamps.
A few weeks ago I mentioned that we are selling several items to fund the Devil Queen. I believe Kristin asked for pictures of the lamps (and the dining room table which has since found a new home). Well, here they are. Sorry for the very long delay.
The lamps' bases and "caps"are made of chalk or plaster (or a similar material) with a paint finish. They are stamped with the year of their creation, 1909 (if I remember correctly). They have their original wiring and they work. The shades are made of mica. They are very delicate (the mica is flaking in a couple of places), but they are intact. The lamps stand about 12-14 inches tall.
If anyone is at the interior decorating stage of their home renovation and interested in the lamps, email me at thedevilqueen@hotmail.com. I'm sure we can work something out.
I still have more to do, but it's looking much better (and we're much happier as well). I have an electrician coming out tomorrow to give a bid for wiring the heat & air system. I might have him give me a bid on a few other projects to get this old whore of a house moving along.
More later.
And, the lamps.
A few weeks ago I mentioned that we are selling several items to fund the Devil Queen. I believe Kristin asked for pictures of the lamps (and the dining room table which has since found a new home). Well, here they are. Sorry for the very long delay.The lamps' bases and "caps"are made of chalk or plaster (or a similar material) with a paint finish. They are stamped with the year of their creation, 1909 (if I remember correctly). They have their original wiring and they work. The shades are made of mica. They are very delicate (the mica is flaking in a couple of places), but they are intact. The lamps stand about 12-14 inches tall.
If anyone is at the interior decorating stage of their home renovation and interested in the lamps, email me at thedevilqueen@hotmail.com. I'm sure we can work something out.
posted by John | 5:15 AM
2 Comments:
this sounds dumb, but...where do the light bulbs go? Behind the mica shades, I assume, where they are entirely ensconced all the way around?
Any idea what wattage of bulbs these lamps would take?
The "caps" and mica shades lift off the base. A single bulb is mounted in the base.
It has been a while, but I believe that the lamps take 25 or 40 watt bulbs.
When the lamps are lit, the shades glow a beautiful, warm gold-orange light. Definately mood lighting, not enough to read by.
If you have any more questions, please let me know.
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