Radio Guy & Early Electrics

From the look and finish I'm guessing this ceiling flush mount could be French. The bronze has decorative detail covering most of the lamp. The floral glass shades are very delicate,...

This is a fine quality pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in gilded bronze. They are quite heavy for their size. Its a true pair with opposing Putti in a contrasting dark finish. We...

This is a beautiful high style French 3 light chandelier with hand blown Dresden flowers, circa 1880. The shades are a rose color glass with a frosted finish. Each socket has been re...

There is a reason for the look of this unique sconce. This type of early 1800s shade was used for candles or small gas lamps. The open tubular section of the shade acted as a chimney...

We have always loved the large flat porcelain over steel industrial shades. For years we hunted the auctions and flea markets looking for examples. They were always hard to find and ...

This brass lamp is articulated at two points and extends 22 inches from the wall. The interior of the spots are silvered and a brass ring holds a textured 3.75 inch glass lens. These...

This is a beautiful little high style sconce that is heavy for its size. All the parts are thick cast brass with an antique patina. It tales an E12 LED and makes a perfect reading or...

This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The detail...

We have a collection of these original cast iron wall bracket sconces in stock. This is a classic design that we refinished and rewired. The hand blown tipped globe is nice contrast...

This pendent has a Frank Lloyd Wright feel. The long overhang on the shade has a strong architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast ...

This sconce has a Frank Lloyd Wright feel. The long overhang on the shade has a strong architectural look and goes well with the louvered prismatic glass. The brass is a heavy cast a...

This French arm is beautiful cast iron with an original patina. The end of the arm has an angle adjustment to point the lamp and shade. The look is very clean and a bit Art Deco. The...

When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the sign was a handmade and one-off being produced by a skilled metal fabricator. It was most likely used outside a small shop in Denmark. This is a traditional sign used for a Danish Bakery...

This classic Spudnick lamp is has a nice compact size and has a 14 inch diameter with the bulbs. With 13 bulbs it creates a dramatic starburst effect. the metal is finished in dark b...

Its very difficult to find these early and simple bolt down stools. 100 years ago these were commonly found in the very first wooden dinners or in rail...

This style of double kerosene hanging lamp was popular in stores because it cast more light downward, and has been electrified. Signed, Angle Mfg., NY, this picturesque antique 1890'...

I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...

175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant can now be plugged in and runs on dry land using a motor, cables and gears. The he...

We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and designed to get the most out of a bulb. They're impressive and have a dramatic loo...

This was a very well made fixture. I would guess it was an important maker but we could not find a mark on it. The lamp is not this thin brass components but heavy cast bronze With threaded and machined fittings. Each side is a triple candelabra...

This early gas lamp has a look all its own. The fixture body is green enamel with gold highlights. The deep domed shade is one of the largest mirrored mercury glass example we have s...

This is is one of the largest porcelain shade lamps made. They have heavy important look with a style that is unique to this type of lamp. Around the single standard E26 bulb on eac...

This articulating and complex wall lamp has an amazing look. The dome over square Holophane shade is original 1930s and one of the more interesting shades the company created. The Br...

This is a rich looking desk lamp with out being too decorative. It has the simple elegant look of a bankers lamp. Each of the 2 shades have 3 fluted reflector mirrors often found on ...

We found a these solid woven brass shades in an old warehouse. I'm guessing they are 1960s vintage. We created a simple and elegant sconce featuring them. The shades are all handmade...

We found a these solid woven brass shades in an old warehouse. I'm guessing they are 1960s vintage. We created a simple and elegant pendant featuring them. The shades are all handmad...

This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...

This acorn shaped shades are a favorite with collectors and were mainly used as lighting in dental offices. The shape is very pleasing and it makes a per...

Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the most valuable...

This is an early gas and electric fixture. It dates to a time when electric lighting was first being introduced. The exposed side lights were gas but now not functioning but there to...

The light twisted pipe and additional twisted applied detail give this lamp its unique feel. The spiral finial ends give the lamp a Dr. Suess quality. Each arm has been wired to take...

We counted how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make one of these amazing sconces.... The number is about 120 and there are no missing parts. No two grapes...

The lamp is early 20th century European. The Unicorn painted glass medallions are British Monarchy and read Mon Droit... My Right. One of the 4 pieces of glass is different and must ...

M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Occasionally, one will pop up, but most are incomplete or in poor condition. The M4 Horse Gas Mask has 2 large filter canisters, one placed on each shoulder of the horse. It has a chest mounted pack, and a rubber mask for the horse's muzzle. Flexible hoses run between the components, and leather straps keep everything secure to the horse. Horses (Cavalry) and Pack Mules were not as common in WWII as they were in WWI, making the Horse Gas Mask all the more rare. If you are a serious gas mask collector, consider the chance of finding another M4 Horse gas mask. Included is the signed canvas...

This is a large impressive Arts and Crafts Chandelier. The look is also a bit Gothic. The glass glows a striking red/amber when lit and off its a bit pink/off white. This originally ...

I tried to count just how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make this amazing chandelier.... The number is about 3000 and there are no missing parts. No two...

We originally discovered a simple and elegant pendent just like this on our last trip to Buenos Aires. This type of fixture was often featured in the front hall of many city apartmen...

This is one of the more ornate student desk lamps we have offered. It highly ornate with decorative stamping and 16 cut glass multi color jewels. Also the bright nickel plating sets ...

The skeletal nature of this lamp suggests that it once was the long-hidden workings of a more decorative fixture. Liberated from its original housing it’s ready to make a statement a...

This is a unique square Holophane that measures 8 inches at its widest point. We love Holophane lamps because of the wonderful light they project. The glass is all prismatic and desi...

We have a nice collection of these 1930s Industrial tin pendants. The shade has the original green paint over a cream painted inside. The look is simple and clean. This is the quinte...

There are 2 wood and glass frames that must be an early firefighters lifetime collection. I'm guessing these were commemorative convention badges. Most are from New York and the surr...

If you are a seasoned antique bicycle collector than you already know how rare a find this Chilion really is. All wooden wheel and frame antique bicycles are among the rarest. There ...

This is a nice clean nickel plated wall lamp. It extends out to 22 inches and tilts up and down as well as side to side.

This is a nice matching pair. Each shade has 4 cut glass inserts held by a brass ring, blue, red green and amber. Priced and sold as a pair. Measures: 12 inch.

These are heavy Industrial quality chrome-plated table lamps. These lamps were very modern for the 1920s and 30s They have a surprising Mid-Century Modern look for a lamp over 90 yea...

We were lucky to find a collection of these new old stock lamps. They Green over white deep porcelain shades. All will be finished and newly wired to your drop length. The shade is 1...

We have had these unique milk and clear glass shades before but never the complete original pictured. The decorative Art Deco crown on these lamps are amazing... Highly ornate, nicke...

It's rare when you have the chance to purchase objects from an individual's life long collection. The depth of knowledge and network of this important collector/expert can't be duplicated. We had the opportunity to see these lamps first-hand and acquire some of the best examples. So we closed shop for almost a week and drove half-way across the country. This is one of more interesting early train car lamps...

These small glass globe lamps are impossible to find and yet we have a pair. These are highly sought ofter by globe collectors. The globes are different example but they have matchin...

We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned many coils over the years but nothing of this Size or quality. The wood furniture surrounding the coil is beautiful showing turned wood ends. In almost ll cases these Induction coils...

These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline glass not...

These are heavy Holophane pendants. The glass is a half inch thick and it has a 15.25 inch diameter. The mounting plate is as clean and simple as it gets so all you see is this beaut...

We designed these double cone hourglass style sconces to work in the with Mid-Century Modern style. Each cone is cast brass and heaver than the stamped tin...

This lamp is so clean and simple it fits with almost any style. It's a brass ball and dome that makes a nice mini pendant. It uses an antique style candelabra...

Today in the world of collecting coin operated amusements, there are many machines which are classified as “unattainable.” These machines are either so rare that there are only 1-2 or no known examples today. This is one of the rarest as well as the earliest Penney Arcade machine...

This early glass candle chandelier has a nice rich look. Its complete with its milk glass dome and glass tube candles. The finish is untouched and came out of a small 1920s New York...

This is a unique industrial snap-in shade fixture. This style of shade was made by the X-Ray Lamp Company as reflectors inside larger lamps. Believe it or not these were never meant ...

This is a unique industrial snap-in shade fixture. This shade was in the style of an early X-Ray lamp reflector. They have an elegant and complex industrial look with a 6.6 inch diam...

This is a unique chandelier has an elegant and complex Industrial look. Each shade is 6.6 inch in diameter and takes a standard size brass socket. This shade is a swirl fluted pattern similar to the glass found on 1920s X-Ray Company shades. The combination of clear ribbed glass along with a dark antique...