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Rex Ransome

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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 in the area

Antique sales; antique repair; estate sales

Education/Credentials

B.A. Journalism; M.S. Human Resource Development

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Recent Answers from Rex Ransome

2009-07-10 antique lamp:

Hi, it is a beautiful lamp. The colors are very unique and it appears to be intact. Generally these were produced from around civil war era to around the very early 1900s. It would be hard to determine

2009-06-30 Satsuma Lamp Vase?:

Hi, sorry that I am not that familiar with this one. I can tell that it is a quality mfg. and old. 50" tall, wow that is very unusual. It is probably fairly valuable, so hang on to it until you find out

2009-06-24 retro tv lamp:

Hi, I am not too familiar with this type of lamp. TRo me it looks like one of the home-made ceramic lamps popular in the 60s and 70s. The markings you see only have to due with the elec components and

2009-06-07 Cleaning Antique Slag Glass Shade and Painted Metal Base:

If you are trying to keep it as original as possible, then brush off the metal lightly to get dust and light rust/corrosion off and then use a mild windex solution to clean. You can also spray a semi-gloss

2009-05-02 2 lamps:

The floor lamp is probably from around the 1920s or 30s. These were typically found in funeral homes, nicer hotel lobbies, etc. With a good shade still intact it is worth around $200-$300. The Ship lamp

 

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