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This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'home made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the lamp is on the meter actually runs! The man who made it actually worked as a meter reader for the electric company in the 1950's and 1960's.
Details
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
1960's
Period
Other Characteristics
Wood, brass and glass dome covered electric meter.
Condition
Very good and working original vintage condition. We will polish the brass by request.
Dimensions
25 in. H
x
5.5 in. W
x
9 in. D
63 cm H
x
14 cm W
x
23 cm D
Dealer Location
Weymouth, MA
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
U11070888661008
1stdibs Dealer since 2010
Located in Weymouth, MA
Additional Information +
BG Galleries
875 Washington St.
BG Galleries
Weymouth
,
MA
,
02189
US
(617) 658-4988
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