The Years The Bridge Floor Lamps Were Made

Blue ribbon won by aladdin for the model 6 lamp in 1915.

The years the bridge floor lamps were made. In 1945 after v j day when most government contracts were withdrawn stiffel went back to what it did best making the highest quality metal lamps. The base can be made of cast iron brass bronze or zinc which were the metals that were prevalent in lamp making at the time while the lampshade can either be glass or fabric. As artificial lighting became more common the desire grew for it to be readily available to the public. The markings on the lamp will give you an idea of who made it.

On line resources home lamp identification site map facebook instagram. Help and info ordering info mail order. Determine the age of the lamp. Over the years stiffel lamp has contributed a myriad of accomplishments to the lamp industry including the invention of the patented stiffel switch the pole lamp and unparalleled accomplishments in design.

The walkways were originally designed to allow pedestrians to cross even while the bridge was raised but they became hangouts for prostitutes and thieves and so were closed from 1909 to 1982. Sunbeam fount lamp sunbeam lamps were the second type of lamp sold by the mantle lamp company of america aladdin model 1 the third lamp sold by the mantle lamp company of america and the first of over 100 years of aladdin lamps. Table lamps made by renowned designers usually have a date stamp a product number or the manufacturer s name listed on them somewhere. Most lamps will have markings on the bottom of the lamp telling you the date with letters numbers or certain types of graphics.

Usually these graphics are logos that pertain to the manufacturer. Less than two years later on december 31 1813 westminster bridge was lit by gas. Printing plate for an aladdin parts ad. Partly because towns became much safer places after gas lamps were installed in the streets reducing crime rates.

By shopping on ebay for antique lamps worth money you are safeguarding an investment for possible resale even as you add to your basic knowledge of lamps. The tower bridge was operated by hydraulic pumps driven by steam until 1976 when electric motors were put into operation. Yours is similar to mine it is a l l wmc lamp loevsky loevsky white metal castings co from carlstadt nj 1937 early 70 s your model number is right behind mine so yours is one of the early 60 s models because in the beginning the makers mark only had l l and and later on the makers mark changed to l l wmc. Old lamps hold a charm all their own and antique lamps that display the patina of years are available in different prices eras finishes and styles.

Almost all manufacturers of lighting fixtures made bridge lamps in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The steam power system is still kept in good repair as a tourist display.