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The Starlite Candle Sphere is a vintage Mid 20th Century collectible featuring a unique abstract design in a sphere shape. Made of brass and chrome with a polished chrome finish, this small 3 candle holder is suitable for all occasions and can add a touch of art and minimalist style to any room. This rare piece from 1954 includes a brochure and is a perfect addition for collectors of MCM decor. Made in the United States, this candle sphere is a rare find for those looking for original 1950s era decor. Excellent condition as shown on photos.

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Sputnik 2605 (200ChN in catalogue). The watch is vere RARE in fully ORIGINAL condition. The watch was developed at the Chistopol Watch Factory (2Q 1959year) in honor of the launch of the first Earth satellite of the USSR. Instead of the second hand, you can see a disk with a hole in the form of a satellite in which seconds are visible. When the disk rotates, it gives the impression of a satellite that flies around the Earth. The movement is serviced and lubricated by a professional watchmaker and works perfectly! Width without crown: 33.5 mm (1.31 inch). Width with crown: 36.5 mm (1.44 inch). Ear to ear length: 42 mm (1.65 inch). Thickness: 9.7mm (0.38 inch). Lug width is 17mm (0.67 inch). If you have any questions related to my lots, or require additional photos, please contact me. I will gladly answer and try to help you!! L photos are real. Nd you will receive exactly the product that you see in the photo. Your order will be packaged carefully to ensure it gets to you in perfect condition. See my other lots! The item “VERY RARE Fully Original Vintage Soviet Watch SPUTNIK Vostok Globe 200ChN 1959″ is in sale since Friday, June 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “shevich_vintage” and is located in Kiev. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: Sputnik
• Department: Men
• Case Color: Gray
• Case Material: Brass
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Type: Wristwatch
• Customized: No
• With Papers: No
• Year Manufactured: 1959
• Indices: Arabic Numerals
• Dial Color: Beige
• Band Color: Brown
• Reference Number: 2605
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Vostok
• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Style: Casual
• Band Material: Leather
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• With Original Box/Packaging: No

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Very rear Sputnik watch from Tschistopol Watch Factory. This is the first of the celebration of Sputnik watches made by the Chistopol Watch factory in the former USSR in 1959. Instead of a normal second hand in the sub dial there is a rotating disc with a hole cut out so you can see the passing seconds which are printed underneath! Such a neat watch from the cold war era. THIS WATCH IS AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE. PICTURES ARE UPLOADED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE, NEVER LEAVE A NEGATIVE OR NEUTRAL FEED BACK, IF GOT ANY PROBLEM REGARDING TO THE ITEM KINDLY CONTACT ME. All Sales are final. Excellent packing the item. The item “Very Rare Sputnik Russian Soviet watch with sub dial rotating disc ChChZ Vostok” is in sale since Saturday, August 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “fialkin77″ and is located in default, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
• Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Watch Shape: Round
• Department: Men
• Caseback: Screwback
• Case Material: Brass
• Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
• Type: Wristwatch
• Features: Acrylic Crystal
• Case Finish: Chrome
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
• Dial Color: Beige
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Sputnik
• Case Size: 33 mm

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S I M P L Y S U B L I M E! S T I F F E L T A B L E L A M P. M I D C E N T U R Y E L E G A N C E! G O R G E O U S B R A S S! S I G N E D. A P P R O X. 3 8 ” T A L L S H A D E 1 8 “. This rare mid century Stiffel table lamp was available for a season before being discontinued. Stiffel spent a lot on the design of these lamps and each part is a unique casting – just for this lamp! Everything about this lamp is spectacular! The base is one of the rarest Stiffel bases of all – featuring engraved and enameled white stylized’stars’ that were the epitome of mid century style! It is curved and sculpted and they will never make lamps this well again! It cost them a fortune to manufacture! The middle accent is wonderfully curved and thick! This lamp is pure atomic age eye candy from top to bottom! It is stately with style! But because this lamp cost so much to make – only relatively few were manufactured making this Stiffel lamp the hardest to find and acquire. We haven’t seen another in over a decade. It’s that rare. Good design is one of those things that’s hard to quantify. However, it takes just one look to know when an object possesses it! This lamp, in a single glance, epitomizes the good design that went into mid century Stiffel lighting! Some tarnish to the brass finishes. Features a single socket. An impressive addition to your New York penthouse, London summer home or Palm Springs Atomic Modern dwelling! O N L Y T H E B E S T F O R Y O U R D I S T I N G U I S H E D I N T E R I O R S! The item “VERY RARE! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS STIFFEL LAMP! ATOMIC SPUTNIK VTG 50’S RETRO” is in sale since Friday, July 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps\ Electric\Table Lamps”. The seller is “gallery20th” and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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Dedicated to 1st Sputnik of Soviet Space Program. In Very rare collectible condition. The body of this samovar is made in Saturn shape and the teapot reaminds the Soviet Sputnik. In full working order. Almost “as new” condition. No cracks or damages of plastic ring. Comes with instruction manual. Steam goes op the small pipe in the middle and heats the the teapot. It can be used every day if desired. The item “Russian Brass Sputnik VTG Samovar Space Era Very Rare NOS Full Set” is in sale since Thursday, April 26, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Astronauts & Space Travel\Russian & Soviet Program”. The seller is “zenitchik2015″ and is located in default. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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As shown, these are original Stiffel monumental statement brass lamps. They include their original brass lamp harps and knurled brass “button” finials. Lamp shades and light bulbs are not included. This pair of lamps was collected in the high desert of Southern California. They are in very good used condition consistent with vintage age. This is a beautiful pair of rare Mid Century Modern Atomic Stiffel lamps that will display beautifully in your home. Approximately 34 inches high overall, including vintage brass harp and vintage finial. The round bases have a diameter of about 7 and 1/2 inches across. Each one of these metal polished brass lamps weighs about 8 pounds. This is a beautiful and very sturdy pair of prestige lamps that were built to last by the original Stiffel Company in Chicago, Illinois. These elegant table lamps should give you many years of faithful service. These lamps were electrically tested and found to be working properly. A photo shows both of them with lights on. These Stiffel lamps are three-way lamps and the electrical parts used are very durable. The lamp switches are in the base, which means you do not have reach under the lamp shade of turn them on. I did nothing to affect the original finish of these fine table lamp. I simply cleaned them with a soft cotton towel, which is the maintenance method recommended by the Stiffel Company. While not flawless, the brass finishes on these lamps are very well preserved and show very well. Please review the photos carefully. The photos are part of the product description. I supply numerous, clear, and unaltered photographs of the actual lamp for sale. These are taken from various angles providing views of the full lamp from all sides. Over the decades, vintage lamps can develop a rich patina. You should expect that with vintage, previously owned metal light fixtures, there may be some level of user markings, scratches, and/or tarnish spots. These lamps have some tarnish spots that are noticeable, if you look for them. However, the general impression of these lamps is that they are very well preserved for lamps that are old enough to have a Medicare card. This is a product that you can use for many years, and I want you to be satisfied. Sorry, no international orders. Please do not ask me to export. The hassle and costs are just not worth the effort. For Stiffel brass lamps, I normally select the lowest cost economy shipper, and I pack densely. I reinforce the packaging. I want my buyers to be happy. Please communicate with me. I try to describe the item as best I can and take as many photos as possible. 5 star feedback is my goal and very important to me! If you carefully consider your decision, read this description, evaluate the pictures, and ask questions, there should be no reason to return the product to me. Single bulb Stiffel lamps are three-way lamps and the electrical parts used were very durable and do not often need repair. Light bulbs are not included. Pay attention to the maximum wattage. A typical 3-way incandescent bulb is 50W / 100W / 150W, but higher wattages are available. My preference is to avoid using any three-way bulb with a maximum wattage higher than 150W. If the socket carries a maximum wattage sticker, do not exceed that maximum wattage. You should note that compact fluorescent three-way bulbs are available that are designed to replace 3-way incandescent bulbs, using less energy and giving off less heat. If a good three-way bulb does not seem to work, screw it in a bit more firmly, because a three-way bulb needs to make contact at two points at the bottom of the socket in addition to the socket sleeve. If a three-way lamp still does not function, UN-PLUG the lamp first. Verify that the three-way bulb is good on another three-way lamp. Then, use appropriate tools to ensure the the center tab in the lamp socket is angled upward slightly and that the two terminals at the bottom of the socket have been scraped to remove any residue that could interfere with a clean electrical connection. Plug in and retry. Note that the lamp will also function with bulbs that are not three-way bulbs. CARING FOR YOUR LAMP. This lamp was in very good condition when I obtained it. I cleaned it up with a soft cotton hand towel, which is the procedure recommended by the original Stiffel Company. During manufacturing, original Stiffel brass lamps received heavy lacquer coatings to preserve them for many years. The original homeowner care tags that were attached to new Stiffel lamps decades ago specified cleaning with a soft cloth and recommended against using any kind of cleaner or polish on the lamp. If this vintage brass lamp becomes soiled when you own it, you could also use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water only, but then you should follow up immediately with a dry cotton cloth. If any fluids get on your vintage Stiffel lamp, you should clean the lamp promptly. Never, never, ever use any chemical cleaners or polishes of any kind on any Stiffel lamp. VINTAGE STIFFEL LAMP SHADES. I also sell original Stiffel lamp shades in reasonable vintage condition. If you wonder why many vendors do not include a lamp shade with a lamp, there are reasons related to taste and economics. Even if a vintage lamp shade is desired, it is very difficult to pack a heavy lamp along with a much more fragile lampshade in the same package and have them arrive in good condition. For example, UPS Ground will bill a 4 pound (16″ x 16″ x 16) package as a 25 pound package. ABOUT VINTAGE STIFFEL LAMPS. My wife patiently tolerates my obsession with these durable, high quality lamps. Founded in Chicago, Illinois during the Great Depression, the original Stiffel Company soon became the premier U. Sadly, it went out of business in 2000. After that, some Stiffel branded lamps were manufactured in China and imported to the US, but quality standards declined. In 2013, a New Jersey company obtained the rights to the Stiffel brand name and began US manufacturing new brass table lamps and floor lamps with premium prices, new designs, and high quality standards similar to the business strategy of the original Stiffel firm of Chicago. Note that through all these transitions after the 2000 bankruptcy, the original product molds have been lost, so vintage Stiffel lamps and newly manufactured lamps may be similar, but cannot be not the same. Vintage Stiffel table and floor lamps were designed with a central internal pipe that screws into or is embedded into the base and supports the lamp overall. On most Stiffel lamp models, slightly unscrewing the top by twisting the harp base counter-clockwise just under the lamp socket will loosen the lamp overall. The body of the lamp is composed of a column of stacked metal sections around the central, structural pipe. This can be useful if there are a few blemishes on some of the sections, since those blemishes might be rotated toward the back of the lamp and out of sight, if you loosen and then re-tighten the lamp. Stiffel lamp shades for table lamps and many floor lamps typically are fixed to the lamp with a brass finial. These lamp shade finials normally have a thread size of 1/4-27. Lamp threads are a confusing topic, so online research is helpful. These standards are a legacy of natural gas lighting fixtures within homes that were later converted to electrical wiring once electricity become common. Vintage Stiffel lamps are not “solid brass, ” as some people claim. Others even have inappropriately called them bronze lamps or gold table lamps. Instead, the sections of these metal lamps have a molded zinc core which is the primary body and weight of the lamp. This molded and polished core was then heavily plated with nickel followed by a heavy plating of polished brass. Numerous grinding and polishing steps were involved during manufacturing to develop a bright, polished brass lamp. Then, special colored lacquer coatings were applied generously while spinning the lamp to give the lamp either a honeyed polished brass or an antique brass look. These lacquers have protected these special lamps for many years and eliminated the need for periodic polishing to maintain the original look. Over the decades on many Stiffel lamps, these special original lacquers have deepened and matured to create a rich and very lovely patina, albeit often with some dark spots. When properly cared for, vintage Stiffel “brass” lamps have served owners for many decades. Many old Stiffel lamps remain in very good condition and have been passed down through generations within families. Stiffel Company lamps were premium, high quality American manufacturing products that were built to last. Do not believe any claims that you can simply “polish” a vintage Stiffel lamp. I have personal experience with both successful and unsuccessful attempts to renovate vintage Stiffel lamps that I obtained in very poor condition. Attempts to remove blemishes mechanically with polishing wheels or chemically with acetone, Brasso, and/or other lacquer and tarnish removal agents lead to exposure of the bright polished brass underlying the antique lacquered patina. Once you start the process, most often, there is no logical stopping point short of stripping the lacquer and patina entirely from the lamp. If removal is done carefully and properly over many hours, you might end up with a very functional and beautiful bright polished brass lamp. However, the lamp’s vintage patina and character will be gone. If this renovation process is not done carefully, it is also possible to strip away too much of the heavy brass plating exposing the nickel plating below. Also, pitting of the metal caused by very poor care and exposure over the decades simply cannot be repaired easily or cost-effectively. Abused lamps with pitted metal are basket cases that cannot be fully restored without grinding, polishing, electroplating, and lacquering. 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The item “Very Rare Pair Stiffel Atomic Brass Lamps MCM Sputnik Parzinger Eames Era 34H” is in sale since Monday, April 16, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps\ Electric\Table Lamps”. The seller is “spudrussell” and is located in Pasadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Featured Refinements: Stiffel

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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OLDER WIRING. LAMPS MEASURES 21 INCHES HIGH AND IS OFFERED ON 1ST DIBBS OFR OVER 6 THOUSAND DOLLARS. PLEASE NOTE : CENTER STEM TO ONE LAMP NEEDS ADJUSTING. ALLOW ONE WEEK EXTRA FOR THE ADJUSTMENT. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 72 HOURS OR THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED. THERE IS NO EXCEPTIONS. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. We will not cancel the sale. ALL OUR AUCTIONS ARE FINAL. If you receive an item which is broken, KEEP it in the ORIGINAL packaging so that we can recover the cost of the item. That may take 2 or more EMAILS back and forth to hammer out a deal. We are honoUrable sellers with over 1200 happy customers. LETS WORK THINGS OUT! We try to mention all the flaws but sometimes WE overlook something. YOU HAVE 7 DAYS TO FILE A COMPLAINT IF ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. Curtis Jere Blossom Table Lamp 1970’s. Minor wear consistent with age and use. UShip Guides and Articles. Other Useful Tools & Links. AFTER 30 DAYS A CHARGE OF 10 PERCENT OF THE ORIGINAL COST PER ITEM PER MONTH WILL INCCUR UNTIL 90 DAYS PASSES. The item “PAIR OF VERY RARE CURTIS JERE HEAVY BLOSSOM SPUTNIK SEA URCHIN TABLE LAMPS” is in sale since Thursday, May 9, 2013. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Lamps”. The seller is “sourcemyeyefordesign” and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Maker: CURTIS JERE
• Age: Post-1940
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Country/Region of Origin: Unknown
• Primary Material: Brass

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