Comments for The TV Lamp Collectors Blog http://www.tvlamps.net/blog Everything about vintage TV lamps! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Tele-Vision Clock Corporation by Jim Chappell http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-229 Jim Chappell Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:25:44 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-229 Just located a Tele-Vision Digital clock/tv lamp. Appears to be swirled catlin[rare] It has the clear plastic back that focuses the light behind the back to the wall. works perfectly. I would value it at least $45-50.00 just because of it's condition,and beauty. I do 5-6 Arts/Crafts/Antique shows around Kentucky each year,and sell [refurbushed] electric clocks from the 20's to the 50's. I sell about 200 a year. This one might be a keeper,as least until a regular customer takes a real interest in it. The Catlin case is beautiful. The Numechrons have always sold quickly. I just polished out a brass Numerchron with a decorative trim along the bottom. It too is a prize. jim Just located a Tele-Vision Digital clock/tv lamp. Appears to be swirled catlin[rare]
It has the clear plastic back that focuses the light behind the back to the wall. works perfectly. I would value it at least $45-50.00 just because of it’s condition,and beauty. I do 5-6 Arts/Crafts/Antique shows around Kentucky each year,and sell [refurbushed] electric clocks from the 20’s to the 50’s. I sell about 200 a year. This one might be a keeper,as least until a regular customer takes a real interest in it. The Catlin case is beautiful. The Numechrons have always sold quickly. I just polished out a brass Numerchron with a decorative trim along the bottom. It too is a prize.
jim

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Tele-Vision Clock Corporation by Tracy Blassingame http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-205 Tracy Blassingame Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:17:27 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-205 I have the 1949 Calliope Clock that match the above picture. Does any body know how much this clock may be worth, if anything? My stamp also says June 1949. I also plugged mine in and it still works. Thanks I have the 1949 Calliope Clock that match the above picture. Does any body know how much this clock may be worth, if anything? My stamp also says June 1949. I also plugged mine in and it still works. Thanks

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Tele-Vision Clock Corporation by Anthony http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-203 Anthony Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:05:21 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-tele-vision-clock-corp-of-america/#comment-203 I just picked-up from a local yard sale a metal (brass colored) horse that is standing on a wood base and is fully adorn with saddlle, stirrups, bit. etc. It is 12 inches long from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail and 10 inches tall from the top of the base to the tip of the ears. It weighs almost 4 pounds. There is a faint ink stamp that reads: Tele-Vision Clock Corp. of Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh PA U.S.A. (cannot read exact number address) and has 110 Volts - 60 CY ? Do you known what year this was made and is this a common item from that time period? I have not been able to find another one like this online. It appears a paper sticker was on the bootm at one time. And why would it have 110 Volts when this has nothing to to do with electricity since it is just a Metal Horse on a wood base? Thanks for any information you can provide. I just picked-up from a local yard sale a metal (brass colored) horse that is standing on a wood base and is fully adorn with saddlle, stirrups, bit. etc. It is 12 inches long from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail and 10 inches tall from the top of the base to the tip of the ears. It weighs almost 4 pounds. There is a faint ink stamp that reads: Tele-Vision Clock Corp. of Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh PA U.S.A. (cannot read exact number address) and has 110 Volts - 60 CY ?

Do you known what year this was made and is this a common item from that time period? I have not been able to find another one like this online. It appears a paper sticker was on the bootm at one time. And why would it have 110 Volts when this has nothing to to do with electricity since it is just a Metal Horse on a wood base? Thanks for any information you can provide.

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Cactus Craft of Arizona by Patty G http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-198 Patty G Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:23:54 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-198 I teach 4th grade and we are studying early Calif. History. One of my students brought me a covered Wagon Kit, still in the box from Catcus Craft. It is in perfect condition. I just assembeled it for the class to see an authentic covered wagon. The model can be made into a lamp, the wagon cover is made from flax colored woven linen. Kit # 980. My students dad found the kit way back in a closet while moving and he forgot he had it, he doesn't remember where he got it. Any value on it? Thanks I teach 4th grade and we are studying early Calif. History. One of my students brought me a covered Wagon Kit, still in the box from Catcus Craft. It is in perfect condition. I just assembeled it for the class to see an authentic covered wagon. The model can be made into a lamp, the wagon cover is made from flax colored woven linen. Kit # 980. My students dad found the kit way back in a closet while moving and he forgot he had it, he doesn’t remember where he got it. Any value on it?
Thanks

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Cactus Craft of Arizona by Tony in Mass http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-195 Tony in Mass Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:38:20 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-195 This is pretty amazing just went through a box of old stuff that I had for a very long time,in one box low and behold I found a DAVEY CROCKET COVERED WAGON Lamp just like the ones you have here exactly and on the box it states: "CATUS CRAFT OF ARIZONA" 2404 Oracle road Tuscon, ARIZONA. I do know where this came from my Dad brought it back from AZ when he went to visit his sister , I am guessing that at the time I was maybe 10 yrs old I am now 53 . The wagon is in excellent condition and the box is in good condition as well. What is the fair market value you think for this? I would love to share a few pictures of my find.. Thanks Tony in Mass [<em>Tony, Given the relatively fragile nature of the Cactus Craft lamps, finding one in good condition is rare, particularly with the original box. Value? That's tough, as I don't think they've found their market yet. In other words, probably not particularly valuable now, but should go up, even in as little as a year or two. Pictures would be fabulous! - Mark</em>] This is pretty amazing just went through a box of old stuff that I had for a very long time,in one box low and behold I found a DAVEY CROCKET COVERED WAGON Lamp just like the ones you have here exactly and on the box it states:
“CATUS CRAFT OF ARIZONA” 2404 Oracle road Tuscon, ARIZONA.
I do know where this came from my Dad brought it back from AZ when he went to visit his sister , I am guessing that at the time I was maybe 10 yrs old I am now 53 . The wagon is in excellent condition and the box is in good condition as well.
What is the fair market value you think for this?
I would love to share a few pictures of my find..
Thanks
Tony in Mass

[Tony,
Given the relatively fragile nature of the Cactus Craft lamps, finding one in good condition is rare, particularly with the original box. Value? That’s tough, as I don’t think they’ve found their market yet. In other words, probably not particularly valuable now, but should go up, even in as little as a year or two. Pictures would be fabulous! - Mark]

]]> Comment on Lamps for Sale… maybe. by Georgi http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/02/lamps-for-sale-maybe/#comment-191 Georgi Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:02:36 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/02/lamps-for-sale-maybe/#comment-191 When I came across your website I thought my search was over! But...not. I have a pair of Haeger lamps ( foil label ) that I cannot find anywhere! Any sugguestions will be appreciated. When I came across your website I thought my search was over! But…not.
I have a pair of Haeger lamps ( foil label ) that I cannot find anywhere! Any sugguestions will be appreciated.

]]> Comment on Hedi Schoop Skyscraper - How High Will It Go? by Brianna http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/01/schoop-skyscraper-how-high-will-it-go/#comment-190 Brianna Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:00:09 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/01/schoop-skyscraper-how-high-will-it-go/#comment-190 Mark, My name is Brianna, and I'm an antiques writer for Country Living magazine. I am currently working on a feature about TV lamps, and am searching for some history on recent high selling TV lamps that have been auctioned off this year. Where do you collect your information on recent TV lamp auctions? I am particularly interested in the Hedi Schoop skyscraper TV lamp, but have been unable to find anymore information on it or who purchased it etc. Is there anyway you can help me? Please email me back, thank you. Brianna Mark,
My name is Brianna, and I’m an antiques writer for Country Living magazine. I am currently working on a feature about TV lamps, and am searching for some history on recent high selling TV lamps that have been auctioned off this year. Where do you collect your information on recent TV lamp auctions? I am particularly interested in the Hedi Schoop skyscraper TV lamp, but have been unable to find anymore information on it or who purchased it etc. Is there anyway you can help me? Please email me back, thank you.
Brianna

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Cactus Craft of Arizona by sandra http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-187 sandra Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:02:30 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-187 I have a pin and earrings, and on the paper they're attached to have "Indian Princess Jewelry" and at the bottom it had "Cactus Craft, Tucson, Arizona 1970". They are silver and what looks like turquoise. The clip-on earrings have some type of emblem on the inside. Does anyone know anything about them or if they are turquoise? I have a pin and earrings, and on the paper they’re attached to have “Indian Princess Jewelry” and at the bottom it had “Cactus Craft, Tucson, Arizona 1970″. They are silver and what looks like turquoise. The clip-on earrings have some type of emblem on the inside. Does anyone know anything about them or if they are turquoise?

]]> Comment on Manufacturer Profile: Cactus Craft of Arizona by Christine http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-185 Christine Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:33:39 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2007/09/manufacturer-profile-cactus-craft-of-arizona/#comment-185 Hi Mark, Just wanted to let you know that I came across your site while researching a Cactus Craft lamp that I recently acquired - and found this article very informative! So much so, that I have quoted you (and listed your website) on my current ebay auction (of said lamp). Hope you don't mind! :) I also came across another article describing how the owners of Cactus Craft had had some charges against them pertaining to wages not up to minimum wage, child labor, etc.(!) Just found that interesting - another piece of the puzzle! Love your site! Christine in Canada Hi Mark,

Just wanted to let you know that I came across your site while researching a Cactus Craft lamp that I recently acquired - and found this article very informative! So much so, that I have quoted you (and listed your website) on my current ebay auction (of said lamp). Hope you don’t mind! :) I also came across another article describing how the owners of Cactus Craft had had some charges against them pertaining to wages not up to minimum wage, child labor, etc.(!) Just found that interesting - another piece of the puzzle!

Love your site!
Christine in Canada

]]> Comment on TV lamp story coming to Collectors News by Mark http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/04/tv-lamp-story-coming-to-collectors-news/#comment-184 Mark Thu, 29 May 2008 14:38:40 +0000 http://www.tvlamps.net/blog/2008/04/tv-lamp-story-coming-to-collectors-news/#comment-184 The story is going to be in the July issue of Collectors News. I don't know if individual issues can be requested or not, but you could try their website: http://www.collectors-news.com/ The story is going to be in the July issue of Collectors News. I don’t know if individual issues can be requested or not, but you could try their website:
http://www.collectors-news.com/

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