|
Guest
|
 |
« on: November 30, 2006, 04:34:04 pm » |
|
How's it going guys. I have a few questions on a Coke related item, and this was the first place I thought to ask for assistance.
I came across a nice find today in a building that was getting demolished. I found it buried in a storage area under a flight of stairs that was full of junk.
I have posted here a few times, have some Coke machines & parifinalia, but not a serious collector at all, so I have no clue as to what I have found. It is obviously a Stained Glass Shade for a pendant type light. I only have the shade, none of the other components of the light. As the pictures show, it is absolutely filthy, has a few paint drops on it, and some very light surface rust on the top diamond shaped pieces on top, but is in great overall condition.
Anyone know anything about these? How old is this piece, and are they very valuable? I can't see any dates or markings anywhere on it, any identifying markings to help determine it's age? Any special cleaning methods for stained glass. What about finding replacement parts for the lamp?
As always, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Larry
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
halehouse
|
|
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2006, 08:04:02 pm » |
|
Hi Larry,
Does it say anything at all around the top band? I think the originals had something about "Property of Coca Cola" and "returning it". What is around the rim of the bottom? Any type of metal trim? Can you get a closeup of that part or describe it?
 '>
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius 50 Slider (Restored)
|
|
|
|
Guest
|
|
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2006, 09:56:26 pm » |
|
Attached is a picture of the bottom. It is a metal ring with a chain type design that extends from the bottom of the metal ring.
I cannot find any writing on it at all. It has light surface corrosion/rust which may be hiding any markings on the metal ring on the interior. I could clean it up a little & see what I find.
What is this actually called? I don't even know what to call it in order to do a google search to find a similar item.
Thanks
Larry
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Eric
|
|
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2006, 09:59:24 pm » |
|
1920s Tiffany type leaded glass shade 18" circular...
Says “The Coca-Cola Company to be returned on demand”
Around top band twice.
Petretti's Price guide says around $3800.00 (1994 edition)
Clear that up and put it on eBay ! Way to Go  '>
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Eric
WANTED:
Embossed Quikold Standard
|
|
|
|
halehouse
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2006, 10:05:05 pm » |
|
How old was the building? Considering it was inside the condition doesn't lead me to believe that it is a newer one. If it is older, the newer guide that I have, edition 11 Petretti's, has it at $6,000.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius 50 Slider (Restored)
|
|
|
|
Eric
|
|
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2006, 10:05:37 pm » |
|
Be careful.... Find the right type of clearers and clean it up right...
We want to see pictures when your done....
Hope it's the real deal for you...I'm almost sure it is...
They make some junnk repops and they are plastic I think.
Yours looks like the real deal.....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Eric
WANTED:
Embossed Quikold Standard
|
|
|
|
Eric
|
|
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2006, 10:12:25 pm » |
|
I have the 9th edition (pg. 221)...
Yours looks like what they call the “Chain Edge” I'm sure it's the real deal the more I look
at it and the picture...
The new ones aren't leaded between the glass it's more like black paint
swirled onto the plastic or glass.... Yours is definantly real glass and lead!
Sweet find! Now go back and look for the other one  '> Or anything else!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Eric
WANTED:
Embossed Quikold Standard
|
|
|
|
halehouse
|
|
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2006, 10:21:52 pm » |
|
I'm thinking the same thing. I am looking at the color picture of the original in my book and see no differences.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius 50 Slider (Restored)
|
|
|
|
Eric
|
|
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2006, 10:34:30 pm » |
|
Here is one of the plastic ones from the 70s....
It measure 15" it's on eBay right now....
Your's? As Coke use to say “It's the real thing”....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Eric
WANTED:
Embossed Quikold Standard
|
|
|
|
Guest
|
|
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2006, 10:37:23 pm » |
|
Holy Sh******!!!!!!!! You guys aren't pulling my leg!
It is real glass and real lead. The lower band, outer collar and diamonds around the top are metal and have a light coat of surface rust.
The building was built @ 1850 to 1870. There is some script writing on this band, but it appears that it may have been painted over at some time because it is difficult to read. It could say CocaCola, but I don't want to mess with it.
I don't want to touch it now, a little nervous about damaging it. It is mostly dust covering it. Where should I take this to get cleaned? Where could I get it appraised?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
