Is it electric or oil ? How tall and what is the condition, any chips or cracks ? What style of lamp, ie Gone with the Wind, fairy, etc. Do you have any history on it ? The value depends on all of the criteria mentioned.
There is no way to answer that question without knowing what piece in particular you are asking about. Fenton made hundreds of pieces of glassware over a large span of years, and they are still making glassware. If you have a lot of pieces to value, I might suggest a good ID and price guide, it would be worth the investment. I has 2 by Wittmayer [sp?] that were excellent, with full color pictures of many of the pieces.
The exact value of an electric hobnail milk glass lamp is actually dependent upon a number of factors. Some of those factors would include the age and condition of the lamp.
A Tiffany lamp is a very expensive lamp. Tiffany is renowned for their glass and precious stones. A Tiffany lamp will have a lamp shade full of beautiful glass.
Glass melts at between 900 degrees F and 1650 degrees F while the lamp operates at an estimated 100-130 degrees F, however, differential temperature changes, especially rapid changes in temperature may cause a glass surface to crack. The lamp is made of glass, and the bottom of the lamp usually has a felt pad, so there is no mechanical reason why the lamp may not be used on a glass surface except it may slip, and the manufacturer's instructions specifically state DO NOT operate the lamp on glass surfaces.
The glass of a kerosene lamp while glowing is hot. When water falls on it, there is a sudden change in temperature, which causes the glass to break.
The insulator of a lamp is the glass because it helps protect people from the heat.
The lamp under the glass slid of the microscope is called the "bulb" lol. just kidding. i have no idea.
There are many companies that sell antique fenton lamps. In addition to the official brand website, one might also find one at the local antique shop.
It is an oil lamp with a glass chimney designed to protect the flame in high winds
to many to enumerate without you being more specific.
An Argand lamp is a lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney which allows a current of air both inside and outside the flame.
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I have a Paolo Gucci lamp. roughly 48" tall, frosted glass, floor lamp? It leans, signed on square base, art deco styling. Any idea how old it may be and it's worth ? Perfect shape and works fine. ray1965mo@gmail.com