Trying to find info about this poor little lamp. I’m also wondering if the shade is an original type for this or not. Thank You!
It seems possible. I would imagine the cord would’ve gone up through the body of the lamp if it was originally electrified...but I’m not knowledgeable about these things so I make no presumptions. Edit: I’m not even sure if the tube/pole is hollow.
I was just thinking that the shade on it now wouldn't have worked if it was an oil lamp, but I'm not sure about it, either!
I don't think it could have been an oil lamp. See how the glass "font" is attached to the piece it sits on with a metal rod that then goes up through the bulb fixture? I doubt it would have had that hole in the bottom if it was supposed to hold oil.
Had an identical one when I was small -- including the shade. Even at the time, I didn't like the blanket stitching! Finally got my mother to get me a black & white toile substitute. The shade was much better, but that gawdawful SCREECH when moving the light... However, it was my favorite reading lamp!
We've had similar type lights and this is the first one I've seen with that type of gizmo for holding it when it is moved up and down the pole. Patd
This is an adjustable height bridge lamp. The styling is Colonial and dates circa 1950. It simulates an oil lamp but has always been electric. The shade could be right for it.
Yes! Thank you for the correction! Typical lazy American English phonetics on my part! Thanks so much for the info!
Never an oil lamp... as mentioned Colonial influenced - 1920s -50s. Popularity started on these wrought iron lamps with the sesquicentennial anniversary of the U.S. in mid the 20's. Has a period shade.
