This price guide contains material from authentic catalogs of the 1930s, which depict styles of authentic residential, commercial, and outdoor lighting that illuminated America during the Depression era. Many new and innovative styles of fixtures and shades make their first appearances in these catalogs. Companies represented include Moe Bridges, Markel, Gill Glass & Fixture, Sears, and Glasco Electric. The styles shown span from the daring Art Deco to the classics. 2001 values. AUTHORBIO: The late Jo Ann Thomas, along with her husband Francis, specialized in old lighting for years, buying and selling from coast to coast. They sold to restaurants and even a dealer in Los Angeles who leased fixtures to the movie industry. REVIEW: This book presents original company catalog pages of some of the largest lighting fixtures manufacturers - Moe-Bridges, Glasco, Markel, and Gill Glass & Fixture Company.
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lighting of the depression era,
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This review is from: Lighting Fixtures of the Depression Era, Book I (Paperback)
this book was pretty good lot of good picture but would of liked them all to be in color,this book also didnt give the dates of when the lights were orignally made so you can't use it to date a light of your own if you want to.
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This review is from: Lighting Fixtures of the Depression Era, Book II (Paperback)
The previous reviewer says "this book also didn't give the dates of when the lights were originally made so you can't use it to date a light of your own if you want to." This is not accurate. While Volume I did not include dates for the various catalogs reprinted and priced, it did state that the fixtures are from the 1920's. Volume II, however, covers the 1930's and includes the date of publication for each catalog.My problem with the series is that the books are only a collection of old catalogs with guesses as to the prices of the items. No real life values are shown, auction or flea market. It is an interesting collection, but almost useless as a price guide.
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THE merchandise in this book is the culmination of years of experience of Radiant designers and producers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
slow burning wire, constructed cartons, wired complete, keyless sockets, canopy switch, ill lass, porcelain receptacle, candle shade, wiring material, individual cartons, porcelain socket, exclusive creation, shade size, applications therefor, fixture parts, packing cost, wiring devices, denote the contents, shaded light, slight relief, ordered units, solid brass, cast brass Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wired Keyless Finish, Standard Carton Price, List Current, Made of Cast Brass Length, Colonial Brass, Burnt Brass Current, Ball Lamp Shade, English Brass, Ivory Pastelle, Light Current, Made of Cast Brass Equipped, Made of Cast Brass Plate, Pull Chain, Stained Bronze Current, Switch Price, White Enamel, Wired Keyless Price, Made of Cast Metal Length, Oxidized Silver, Hall Globe, Made of Cast Metal Plate, Antique Bronze, Candle Globe, Finish-Swedish Iron, Overall-Black Glass New!
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THE merchandise in this book is the culmination of years of experience of Radiant designers and producers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
slow burning wire, constructed cartons, wired complete, keyless sockets, canopy switch, ill lass, porcelain receptacle, candle shade, wiring material, individual cartons, porcelain socket, exclusive creation, shade size, applications therefor, fixture parts, packing cost, wiring devices, denote the contents, shaded light, slight relief, ordered units, solid brass, cast brass Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wired Keyless Finish, Standard Carton Price, List Current, Made of Cast Brass Length, Colonial Brass, Burnt Brass Current, Ball Lamp Shade, English Brass, Ivory Pastelle, Light Current, Made of Cast Brass Equipped, Made of Cast Brass Plate, Pull Chain, Stained Bronze Current, Switch Price, White Enamel, Wired Keyless Price, Made of Cast Metal Length, Oxidized Silver, Hall Globe, Made of Cast Metal Plate, Antique Bronze, Candle Globe, Finish-Swedish Iron, Overall-Black Glass New!
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