Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Butterscotch Catalin/Bakelite & Chrome Lamp c.1937 for Sale

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Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Butterscotch Catalin/Bakelite & Chrome Lamp c.1937 For Sale

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Vintage Skyscraper Art Deco Butterscotch Catalin/Bakelite & Chrome Lamp c.1937:
$337.50

Dating to the late 1930’s, this outstanding art deco lamp is a tribute to the incorporation of man-made materials in American industrial design. Catalin was an early phenolic resin and was used in manufacturing to simulate the look of gemstones. Due to the intensive labor involved in fashioning the material, it all but disappeared in use after WWII when manpower was at a premium and other, more malleable, plastics became widely available. Catalin has become highly valued by collectors and there is certainly a good share of it in this lamp. Few such unique catalin lamps survive this day. The gold foil lined paper shade included with your purchase accentuates its deep marbled tones.
This lamp has been restored and refurbished and is in excellent working order. It was completely disassembled for restoration. All catalin components have been cleaned and polished. Chrome fittings have been polished. The original push switch socket interior has been retained and bulb contacts have been cleaned and polished. The black base is reverse painted clear glass and has been refinished with black enamel on the underside. All wiring has been refurbished new vintage style fabric covered cord and appointed with new vintage style plug. The double-clip gold foil lined paper shade shown in the photos is included with your purchase.
This lamp accepts a standard medium Edison base light bulb. The double-clip shades provided requires a torpedo shaped bulb. One new bulb of this type will be included with your purchase.
Approximate dimensions are as follows:
Height to top of shade: 15”Height to top of bulb socket: 11-3/4”Base: 4-1/4” DiameterShade: 6” Bottom X 4” Top X 5-1/2” Side
NOTED FLAWS:- Upon very close inspection the chrome plated discs show some oxidation;- One of the catalin pieces has a crack;Please refer to the final split photo for views of both the above issues.
General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering.
Shipping Note:All items are securely wrapped and packed in heavy duty boxes and are shipped fully insured via USPS Priority Mail with signature required at delivery.Your shipping fee includes these provisions.