Antique Lamp Buyer's Guide: Identifying Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Lighting

by Nadja Maril

Do you own an old lamp? Are you wondering what it is, how it was originally used, how you can make it better, or how much it is worth? If so, this book is written for you! Easy to read and complete with a newly revised price guide, this book answers many of the basic questions confronting lamp collectors, from "Where do I look for a manufacturer's signature?" to "How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?" Using a combination of color photographs and catalog illustrations, here is a wealth of information for anyone interested in buying or selling old lighting. Included also is a discussion of restoration issues like rewiring, practical uses for fixtures originally made for gas or oil, and restoring and protecting metal finishes.

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

Reviews

[Nadja Maril · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful reference book on late 19th century and early 19th century lamps with beautiful photography. Well written and thoughtfully organized. No, you will not find every lamp picture you may want to identify, an impossible task, but a good place to start.

[Edna · Rating 3 out of 5]

would have liked a lot more pictures.