Art Specialty Company Flexo Desk Lamp, Patented 1943

I have an Art Specialty Company Flexo desk lamp with a heavy, art deco style base. The patent is dated to 1943 (the patent number is embossed on the base). It is in good working order and has only some minor paint chipping. One of the hinge casing screws needs to be tightened, but I have not attempted to tighten it because I do not have the appropriate screwdriver and don't want to risk stripping the screw head.

How much is it worth? I've seen lamps that are nearly identical to this one listed for between $200 and $500 dollars in similar condition on Ebay and Etsy. The only difference being that this one has 1 rectangular slot in the base on either side of the bottom arm hinge, whereas the only lamps I can find listed have 4 rectangular slots on either side.

Example of the base on the lamps I can find online. Note the 4 slots on each side, the rest of the lamp is identical:



The lamp I have. Note that there's only one slot on either side.

 

how much are you selling it for ?

 

I'm just looking for an appraisal currently.

 

Quite a few in Ebay solds. Ranging from $40 to 80 dollars.

 

we don't do appraisals ...but.....once it gets into the proper Forum....more eyes will be on it and maybe we can point you in the right direction.....

Let's see if a Moderator can help get it out of SELL...and onto FURNITURE....

@i need help ....
@daveydempsey .......( if he's not 3 sheets to the wind..)

 

I had one of those ! You could have used it to heat the room up ! It got so hot ,but it was the original bulb so maybe thats why .

 

I don't think the number of slots makes any difference. I recently had an identical one that I could not sell in my shop for $99.00, on and off for over a year. Think I may have even had it at 25% off that price at one point. I ended up sending it to a local auction where it went for $65.00 but had selling fees to reduce my net return.