Antique Dental Lamps
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Piper Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
1920s Prismatic Holophane Four-Globe Ritter Dental Chandelier / Pendant
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice example of a beautiful 1920 Ritter Dental lamp. This light has a unique 4-way switch that
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Iron, Chrome
19th Century English Dental Surgeon Floor Lamp, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
dental surgeon copper floor lamp. This lamp would have originally been a gas light and used outside the
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Late 19th Century Steampunk Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gabriel Argy-Rouseau Pâte de Verre "Pétales Tombants" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
his life, he conducted research in areas as diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte de Verre "Fruits et Feuilles" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his private life he always surrounded himself with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gabriel Argy-Rouseau Pâte de Verre "Visages en Medallion" Night Light
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
areas as diverse as dental porcelain and color photography. In his private life he always surrounded
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century English Mahogany Bowfront Hanging Corner Cupboard
Located in Savannah, GA
intricate fruitwood inlay at the top of the cornice features carved dentals with seashells on either side of
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1790s English Regency Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6 melodies on a 25.5cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th cen...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Glass
O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An adjustable wall-mounted task lamp by O.C. White with green enamel shade. The boom arm slides along the mounted rod, as well as extends and retracts.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Antique Arts & Crafts Bradley & Hubbard School Slag Glass Lamp, Circa 1920
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Bradley and Hubbard offers cast foliate and floral filigree shade housing bent slag glass panels over double socket terra cotta...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 21 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Louisville, KY
If you're a Mission period enthusiast or looking for that Arts and Crafts piece that finishes the room off with an interesting vibe, this is your lamp. Designed and crafted by Bradle...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tjerk Reijenga Shelving Wall Unit by Pilastro, Holland, 1960
By Tomado, Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and large shelving wall system/ bookcase with multiple possibilities of display. Designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro in The Netherlands during the 1960s. The system fea...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel
Antique Glazed Copper Railway L&NE Hall Lantern Pendant Light Lamp. C.1900
Located in London, GB
An simply formed copper street lantern with natural patina. English, c.1900.
Formerly a gas lantern, now discreetly adapted for use an electric pendant. Dating to the late 19th/ea...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Copper
Art Nouveau Ginko Leaf Vase Attrib to Paul Dachsel For Czechoslovakian Amphora
By Paul Dachsel
Located in Chicago, US
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
H 17 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Holophane Prismatic Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Sale, GB
- A single 'Ripple-Lite' Holophane ceiling pendant with original stamped copper gallery, England circa 1910.
- The light comprises of two prismatic glass saucers held together by th...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp
Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.25 in
Unique Arts and Crafts Emerald Sandwich Glass Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a really clean and simple brass desk lamp with a rare unique shade. The shade is an emerald over white sandwich glass that has a nice flattened profile giving the lamp a look...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Super Deluxe Italian Inlaid Music Box with 32 Note Swiss Reuge Cylinder
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Offering this rare and vintage large Italian inlaid marquetry music box with gilded metal "claw" feet. This Italian made wooden masterpiece is fitted with a Swiss-made, Reuge 32 note...
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1970s Italian Baroque Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 4 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
Restored
Measures: 56cm x 56cm
14cm x 14cm tiles
With certificate of authenticity and export issued by the Directorate General of Portuguese Cultu...
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Bar in Art Deco, Wood, Intervened by the Artist Marcelo Peña Year:2021
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Bar
Materials: wood
Style: Art Deco Intervened by the artist Marcelo Peña year:2021
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs.
We h...
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2010s French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 49.22 in W 38.19 in D 14.57 in
ART DECO chandelier pate de verre by Muller Frerés, 1930s
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saarburg, RP
ART DECO ceiling lamp, signed Muller Frerés, 1930s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
The signature "Mulle...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Faries Company Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp, Dome Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Ornate Faries Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Faries Company Dental Lamp - Mirrored Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company dental lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Rare Original Faries Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Original Articulated Swing Arm Dental Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful restored original. We cleaned
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Pair of Small Ornate Faries Dental Lamp - Polished Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early industrial lighting. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unusual Wall Mounted Dental Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Large extension arm with unusual dental
lamp and mercury glass shade.
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Early 20th Century Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
Antique Ritter Articulated Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This very rare multi jointed operating lamp is in amazing condition. If you are a seasoned
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Copper, Brass
Early and Rare Articulating X-Ray Arm Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
First.... We have a matching pair of these amazing lamps. They are priced individually. You can buy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Early and Rare Articulating X-Ray Arm Dental Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
First. We have a matching pair of these amazing lamps. They are priced individually. You can buy
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920 Ritter Dental Four Head Lamp with Adjustable Arm, Wall Mount
Located in New York, NY
This is an example of a beautiful 1920 Ritter Dental lamp. This piece is adjustable and can pivot
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
1912 Trenaman Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
else er have found. In all the years we have never been able to offer rare dental lamp like this. It is
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Dental Sink Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy and early 10 inch diameter sink. It's signed Ritter Dental Supply. I love to wire
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Industrial Dental Medical Magnifying Faries Wall Light Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Sale, GB
- An extremely rare and beautiful antique wall light marked 'D.M.C?.L?. England' (Dental
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Early 20th Century British Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 59.85 in W 5.52 in D 41.34 in
Rare 1920s Telescoping 4 Shade Medical Lamp Ritter Operating Light
By Ritter Dental
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1920s telescoping 4 shade medical lamp by Ritter Operating Light. Industrial yet elegant, all
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Articulated Dental Exam Wall Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
dental exam light. It takes a standard bulb, has a prismatic lens and is perfect as a reading lamp.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
French Art Deco Marquetry Lamp
Located in London, GB
This is a craftsman made wooden 'mushroom' table lamp with marquetry and inlay work of a very high
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Wood
100 Year Old Dental Spittoon Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
.25" thick 10.5" diameter Emerald sink could be found next to an early oak dental chair. The rich
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Iron
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1800s Emerald Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Dental Lamps
1800s Ruby Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Iron
1800s Ruby Glass Dental Sink Pendant Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This was once the sink your great grandfather saw sitting next to his dental chair. It's amazing
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Glass
All Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. You just don't find
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel
All original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel
Green and White Sandwich Glass Dental Pendent Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Holophane / Ritter Dentists Cluster Chandelier Light Pendant, C.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
An incredible dental lamp made in the U.S.A by Ritter Dental Mfg. Co. Inc. c.1920
Converted for
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Industrial Dental Arm Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Wall mounted lamp, with accordian arm, originally intended for dental use, American circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley With Large Milk Glass Lamp
By Industrial Production
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is an untouched original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Original And Matching Early Articulated Wall Mounted Dental Set
Located in Peekskill, NY
These floating dental sets are almost impossible to find and is one of my favorite items. It was
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Early Industrial Dental Lighting Fixture With Holophane Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hand Stenciled Lamp From A Dentists Workplace. Lamp Articulates And Stretches Forward To Assume
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Trenaman Swing Arm Pulley Lamp, America, circa 1912
Located in Culver City, CA
Trenaman swing arm pulley lamp, America circa 1912.
Rare iron dentist lamp with four matching
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1910s American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique O.C. White Model C Wall Sconces Lamps Lights
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of original O.C. White type "C" adjustable wall fixture / task lamp. Also called type "Y
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron, Metal
Earliest Known O. C. White Advertising Sign
By O.C. White
Located in Peekskill, NY
dental surgeon from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, obtained the first of many patents for his adjustable
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920s Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favourite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Dentiscope - The Holy Grail of medical lighting
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Faries Company Dental Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
find. Some consider the Faries Company Dental Lamp the “Holy Grail” of early Industrial lighting. It’s
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Swing Arm Dental Pulley Lamp
By Ritter Dental
Located in Peekskill, NY
These lamps are very hard to come by and this example is a beautiful original. All we did was
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Iron
O.C. White Wall Sconce Style G Adjustable Task Lamp, Light
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
OC white adjustable task lamp. Light, wall sconce, style G. Base arm - 22 1/2", front arm - 26
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Cuspidor Pendant
By Ritter Lights 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
Early dental sinks make great lamp shades. The milk glass is almost .25 inch thick and they give
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favourite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
1920s Acorn Prismatic Pendants by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these rare lamps. This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Original Dentiscope, the Holy Grail of Medical Lighting
By Pittsburgh Electric Speciaties Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
looking for a large operating room lamp to light a conference room or rent as a movie prop you’ll find it
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Brass
Desk/Table Lamp Made From a 1920s Dentist's Drill
Located in Hudson, NY
This one-of-a-kind lamp has been made from a 1920s era Ritter Dental Drill Model B by Doyle:Hudson
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Articulated Dental Light
Located in Seattle, WA
will function perfectly as a reading or desk lamp as it retracts to 39" and extends to a full 74". The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Dental Display Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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GIRONDOLES,SETTEES,LAMPS,CABINETS,
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Early 20th Century Antique Dental Lamps
O. C. White Floor Original 1920s Example
By O.C. White
Located in San Francisco, CA
O. C. White floor lamp, all original components (rewired), wide range of movements via the patented
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1920s American Industrial Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century Dental Office
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Trying to find that perfect reclining chair and overhead reading lamp? We couldn't resist this! It
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dental Lamps
Materials
Glass, Upholstery
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Questions About Antique Dental Lamps
- What is an antique student lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023An antique student lamp is a desk lamp that features a tube-shaped stem and one or two arms. Each arm has its own shade. The design of the student lamp allows it to direct light downward onto a surface for reading. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of student lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A number of things can make an antique lamp valuable. The lamp’s maker is a major determining factor. Pieces made by Tiffany Studios, Baccarat, Handel and Pairpoint are frequently sought by collectors and are generally worth more than others. The style and condition of the piece will also affect how much it's worth. You can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance evaluating a particular lamp. Shop an assortment of antique lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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