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<p>[QUOTE="SeaWolf, post: 219764, member: 4248"]I have come to be the owner of these Modeline lamps by way of seeing the tops sticking out of a trash can! I couldn't believe it - gasp, who throws these away?!!!</p><p>They are in pretty good shape. The felt covering on the bottom of one is mostly gone. Both lamps other than that are in the same condition except the small crack in the brass platted dome on one base.</p><p>The finish on the lower wood base is slightly aged (wood itself is fine) on both and the brass platting is pitted (Being that they were found in a SoCal coastal city, I guess the sea air had a negative effect).</p><p>The brass platted vertical rod up the center is a bit tarnished and worn, but the function works perfectly.</p><p>The walnut sculptured shafts are gorgeous and in perfect condition, as is the walnut knob that rides up the vertical center rod. The small chain that attaches to the sliding knob and activates the socket is attached, perfect and functional</p><p>The inner cylinder shade - made of a fiberglass-type of material - is in perfect condition, attached solidly and the paper liner around the top and bottom is undamaged although a bit dusty. Overall the lamp is very solid and sturdy.</p><p>Such a beautiful, sculptural lamp and so representative of the era.</p><p>This find is a treasure hunters dream, and maybe I should include it in the "best finds thread".</p><p><br /></p><p>I will attach some images if anyone is interested.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SeaWolf, post: 219764, member: 4248"]I have come to be the owner of these Modeline lamps by way of seeing the tops sticking out of a trash can! I couldn't believe it - gasp, who throws these away?!!! They are in pretty good shape. The felt covering on the bottom of one is mostly gone. Both lamps other than that are in the same condition except the small crack in the brass platted dome on one base. The finish on the lower wood base is slightly aged (wood itself is fine) on both and the brass platting is pitted (Being that they were found in a SoCal coastal city, I guess the sea air had a negative effect). The brass platted vertical rod up the center is a bit tarnished and worn, but the function works perfectly. The walnut sculptured shafts are gorgeous and in perfect condition, as is the walnut knob that rides up the vertical center rod. The small chain that attaches to the sliding knob and activates the socket is attached, perfect and functional The inner cylinder shade - made of a fiberglass-type of material - is in perfect condition, attached solidly and the paper liner around the top and bottom is undamaged although a bit dusty. Overall the lamp is very solid and sturdy. Such a beautiful, sculptural lamp and so representative of the era. This find is a treasure hunters dream, and maybe I should include it in the "best finds thread". I will attach some images if anyone is interested.[/QUOTE]
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