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What Sells: Chandeliers & Lamps
Research Resources
The Collectics.com website offers educational materials and reference sources for
Tiffany lamps and glass, Pairpoint glass lamps, TV lamps of the 1950s and many others.
Visit the website at
http://www.collectics.com/education.html.
The following books by Ralph Kovel are also highly regarded antiques and collectibles
resources: Know Your Collectibles and Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles
Price List, 37th Edition.
Condition & Testing
Look for these signs of wear and tear:
- Scratches and scuffs
- Cracks and chips
- Broken switches
- Faulty
wiring
- Loose glass panels
- Frayed or cut cords
- Missing shades,
crystals, etc.
Also, if the lamp is older, ask the owner if the lamp has ever been rewired.
Testing lamps is fairly simple: plug it in and flip the switch. If you don’t have
the right equipment to test lamps that have to be hard-wired, you can still sell
them “as-is” (many buyers have older lamps rewired for safety).
Key Details Include these details in your
listing:
- Brand
- Model name/number (if known)
- Type of lamp (chandelier, table
lamp, swag, etc.)
- Predominant color(s)
- Pattern, if applicable
-
Materials (crystal, glass, pottery, lucite, etc.)
- Age (if known)
- Packaging
(e.g., New in Box)
Storage and Shipping
Lamps should be stored and shipped in their original packaging whenever possible.
If the packaging is missing or doesn’t offer enough protection, wrap each item with
bubble wrap with the bubbles facing toward the item and secure it with invisible
tape. If you’re shipping multiple items, place the heavier items on the bottom of
the box or consider packing them in separate boxes. Be sure to fill any extra space
below and around the item with foam and/or packing peanuts.
Heavier lamps should be double-boxed, and valuable items should always be insured
during shipment.
HOUSEHOLD LAMPS now selling on eBay
Research Resources
The Collectics.com website offers educational materials and reference sources for
Tiffany lamps and glass, Pairpoint glass lamps, TV lamps of the 1950s and many others.
Visit the website at
http://www.collectics.com/education.html.
The following books by Ralph Kovel are also highly regarded antiques and collectibles
resources: Know Your Collectibles and Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles
Price List, 37th Edition.
Condition & Testing
Look for these signs of wear and tear:
- Scratches and scuffs
- Cracks and chips
- Broken switches
- Faulty
wiring
- Loose glass panels
- Frayed or cut cords
- Missing shades,
crystals, etc.
Also, if the lamp is older, ask the owner if the lamp has ever been rewired.
Testing lamps is fairly simple: plug it in and flip the switch. If you don’t have
the right equipment to test lamps that have to be hard-wired, you can still sell
them “as-is” (many buyers have older lamps rewired for safety).
Key Details Include these details in your
listing:
- Brand
- Model name/number (if known)
- Type of lamp (chandelier, table
lamp, swag, etc.)
- Predominant color(s)
- Pattern, if applicable
-
Materials (crystal, glass, pottery, lucite, etc.)
- Age (if known)
- Packaging
(e.g., New in Box)
Storage and Shipping
Lamps should be stored and shipped in their original packaging whenever possible.
If the packaging is missing or doesn’t offer enough protection, wrap each item with
bubble wrap with the bubbles facing toward the item and secure it with invisible
tape. If you’re shipping multiple items, place the heavier items on the bottom of
the box or consider packing them in separate boxes. Be sure to fill any extra space
below and around the item with foam and/or packing peanuts.
Heavier lamps should be double-boxed, and valuable items should always be insured
during shipment.
