Cold_Bold_Callahan Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I found this for sale on my local Craigslist, and had to have it. It's in great shape, and is really cool. Anyone know any history of it? I've searched and searched, and can't find anything about it, or anything like it. I'm hoping that means I got a rare piece! I don't really care that much, I'll like it just as much, even if it isn't all that rare. Being hard to come by, would just make it all that much better! I am going to carefully clean it up, and put a new cord and shade on it. The cord is damaged, and the owner didn't have the shade. I'm going to get a vintage canvas cord for it, if I can find one. And I'm going to get a old school looking shade. I'll get some better pictures of it once I have it all cleaned up, and completed! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Markoff Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 that's a real beaut! you made out like a bandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Yes, but the faces! The faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Markoff Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 well? what about them? i can't quite make out each one...but I dont see any chips or dents or nicks....thats the important thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Who are they? Do I see Laurel and Hardy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Markoff Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 The faces I can detect are these: Laurel and Hardy WC Fields Boris Karloff as Frankenstein? Bela Lugosi as Dracula (really difficult to see, but you can just barely spot the fangs) George Raft? Baby Snooks (?) Little Orphan Annie? or some other female? Babs Stanwyck? Leo Gorsey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Bold_Callahan Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 I'll get better pics when it's all cleaned up guys. I'll get some good close ups, as well as show all the sides in detail. I picked up this sassy pants old piece of film history for $35 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'm just gonna be holdin' my breath till then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhov Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Sgt_Markoff said: The faces I can detect are these: Laurel and Hardy WC Fields Boris Karloff as Frankenstein? Bela Lugosi as Dracula (really difficult to see, but you can just barely spot the fangs) George Raft? Baby Snooks (?) Little Orphan Annie? or some other female? Babs Stanwyck? Leo Gorsey? Bottom left of Oliver Hardy looks like Fu Manchu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer5 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That is terrifying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Markoff Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Instead of Fu Manchu, I suggest Wallace Beery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaytonf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 The confusion is understandable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikisoo Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Do I detect by the scale of the switch plate, this is a large item? Resin? Plaster? I think the floating heads are pretty scary too! But congrats on finding that unique treasure! I suggest you lightly wash it with a slightly damp toothbrush to clean all the cracks thoroughly. A water based product will dry the surface and an oil based product will moisturize the paint while cleaning. I use straight mineral oil, sometimes white vinegar if it needs actual stain removal. Q-tips & toothpicks are also tricks of my trade. And yes, my workshop often smells like a salad. 90% of my work as a restorer is just cleaning years of filth & neglect. But it helps to know how & use the correct materials. I love kitsch Hollywood decor. My living room is full of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Bold_Callahan Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yes, it is a very large lamp. It is definitely some sort of plaster, or plaster type material. It probably weighs at least 25lbs, more I'd say, if I'm being honest. I will follow your cleaning instructions, and try to get some good pics of it next to ordinary items, to give you some sense of scale, and how big it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defenestrator Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Really cool! I can understand the sentimental value for that on a scale far greater than for Darren McGavin's leg lamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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