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How can I tell how old a lamp cord is?
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A lamp cord is a pretty good indicator as to how old the lamp is. If the cord looks old, it most likely is. Also, the plug itself will have prongs that are the same size, compared with modern plugs that have one side larger than the other side. Shop a collection of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Handel Lamp Company Early 1900s Trumpet Flower Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Mexico City, MX
An early 20th century stained glass and bronze table lamp by American brand Handel Company. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp
Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal
Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra
Suitable for US
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass
Suitable for US.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Maria Theresia Crystal Glass Table Lamp Early 20th Century Original from 1900
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A typical fixture from the turn of the last century, circa 1900, wrought iron with glass-layers. In the centre a handblown and cut glass-vase.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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