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Anyone Know If This Lamp Is Worth Anything?

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July 12, 2018, 02:50 PM
PASig
Anyone Know If This Lamp Is Worth Anything?
This was in my dining room until I replaced it with an updated lamp when I painted.

House was built in 1951, not sure if lamp dates from then or is more recent.

It seems more substantial and heavy than new stuff, that’s for sure. Not sure if it’s worth anything to someone or should it just be trashed? No markings or labels that I can see anywhere.












July 12, 2018, 03:19 PM
flashguy
It appears to be in good condition. If functional, it certainly is worth somthing--the question is "how much"? It's definitely more attractive than the 5-candalabra unit in my den, so I'm sure someone would buy it, even if it needed electrical repair.

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July 12, 2018, 03:59 PM
wrightd
doubt it is valuable, but the materials and assembly is far better than current facsimilies being manufactured today. I'd keep it an restore it, otherwise put it up on ebay with a good description to get the best price.



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July 12, 2018, 04:10 PM
KenS
Donate it to the rehab store for the tax deduction. Just remember to get a donation receipt. Use Ebay to get a value estimate on it.

Ken
July 12, 2018, 04:12 PM
Skins2881
If it's made of brass it's worth about $1.80 a pound. A well made chandelier new is usually around $250, so I'd say it's worth at least a third of that, possibly more to the right person.


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July 12, 2018, 04:20 PM
RAMIUS
Sell it on facebook marketplace for $60.

It's nice though. The house we moved into had one just like it.

We redecorated, but decided to keep it. I spray painted it matte black.
July 12, 2018, 04:52 PM
Blume9mm
Looks to be in good condition.... even if the wiring is suspect there are folks who re-wire these. No need to trash it, if you don't want it then donate it to Habitat for Humanity or Goodwill or such.


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July 12, 2018, 04:58 PM
Georgeair
quote:
Originally posted by KenS:
Donate it to the rehab store for the tax deduction. Just remember to get a donation receipt. Use Ebay to get a value estimate on it.

Ken


Definitely looks like a $245 chandelier if I went that route, netting me the $75 I might eventually sell it for to some Craigslist killer.


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July 12, 2018, 05:08 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Sell it on eBay, $1500 opening bid. Smile




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July 12, 2018, 05:36 PM
lyman
rub on it and see if something pops out


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July 12, 2018, 05:54 PM
cparktd
About 5 bucks at any yard sale around here.

Those things get taken down and replaced with fans all the time.


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July 13, 2018, 07:49 AM
PASig
quote:
Originally posted by lyman:
rub on it and see if something pops out


Nothing so far Big Grin