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09-JAN-2005

01/09/05

I wish I knew more about this lamp. It was given to my Mom and Dad by
Dad's step-mother, but I don't think it is a family piece.
My Grandfather had a business and I think someone borrowed money and
left the lamp as collateral....
but maybe I'll tell my children it is a family heirloom!

I have always been amazed that two of the bulbs still work....you can't tell
from the photo, but they are gold and shaped like flowers. There were several
crystal drops missing and I finally stopped by a lamp shop today and replaced them.
I think it is quite lovely.

Nikon Coolpix 4500
1/7s f/3.1 at 12.4mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Peter Hollinger13-Jan-2005 14:48
I guess you'll have to take it to Antiques Roadshow the next time they're in town! (;-)
Elaine (etfitz)11-Jan-2005 00:43
Beautiful lamp!
Pepe Zyman11-Jan-2005 00:38
Lovely warm colors
Stu10-Jan-2005 23:21
Very nicely done, Petesie. I take it your Grandad didn't get his money back, then.
laine8210-Jan-2005 07:52
Certainly a lovely piece, Petesie. Like how you set this shot up too.
Guest 10-Jan-2005 05:42
Pretty lamp with nice story to go along with it!
Coleen Perilloux Landry10-Jan-2005 02:21
Beautiful. If it's been in the family since your Dad, it is a family heirloom. Only takes one heir to make a loom!
Breland10-Jan-2005 01:58
Beautiful lamp Petesie, I like the light tones created from it.
Gayle P. Clement10-Jan-2005 01:52
That is an especially beautiful lamp, Petesie.
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