Collectibles-General (Antiques)/lamp

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Expert: Rex Ransome - 1/13/2008


Question

lamp
I will attempt to send a picture of my "head lamp".  She has small lines on the bottom edge - all the way around.  The only markings are PAT-APP and is made of some sort of metal.  The bottom shows she was made to be a lamp.  What can you tell me about her, or where can I look for more information?  Isn't she adorable!?

Answer
Hi Tina, yes she is adorable. It looks like you could stick a cigarette in her mouth. I can't see the base from your picture. Is it just a head on a base? The metal is pot metal or smelter or spelter which are all the same. It was made during the typical art deco era and probably 1920s. It looks like a Frankart. I have had some of their work. That's what the face looks like.

Thanks, Rex

Rex Ransome

Expertise

I can answer most questions concerning antique and vintage lamps. I also repair and refurbish these kinds of lamps. If I don't know the answer I can research and find out.

Experience

Antique sales; antique repair; estate sales

Education/Credentials
B.A. Journalism; M.S. Human Resource Development

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