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Title: Ceiling light
Post by: suesyl on November 13, 2012, 03:34:08 PM

We found this ceiling light at a yard sale. My husband rewired it and we love the way it looks in the dining room. Since it came from a yard sale we don't know anything about it. Unfortunately the small shades are not very satisfactory replacements. I don't know if you can see in the picture the white bowl is very ornate and heavy. All we did to the metal parts was to dust them. Any ideas on dates and value? Thanks for helping.

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: ghopper1924 on November 13, 2012, 03:45:50 PM

Early 20th century for the bowl. Sadly the loss of the smaller shades lessens the value quite s bit.

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: bigwull on November 13, 2012, 03:54:35 PM

You obviously bought it because you liked it,and are using it,therefore any value that it has is really irrelevant,..as you are not looking to sell it,...just enjoy it...its not always about money.....

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: mart on November 13, 2012, 04:45:48 PM

Frogpatch might help on value !!  I would watch ebay for more appropriate shades for it !!

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: Rauville on November 13, 2012, 06:22:18 PM

A few years ago I would have priced a fixture like that at around $150. Original shades would have added another $50. Values have changed I'm sure with the economy.
(Check here for some styles of replacement shades:
http://www.bplampsupply.com/category/152_fixture-style-glass-lamp-shades_1/ (http://www.bplampsupply.com/category/152_fixture-style-glass-lamp-shades_1/))

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: KC on November 13, 2012, 06:32:38 PM

I my neck of the woods would sell for $80 - $100 all original,  Lucky to get $45 - $60 if not.

Title: Re: Ceiling light
Post by: mart on November 14, 2012, 08:43:25 AM

I kind of like it even with those shades !!