value: rarity:![]() One of their less common lamps, this leaf has airbrushed color with hand painted gold accents. |
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| The Esco-Lite label is present, but there's not much left of it. | |
value: rarity:![]() Using the same colors as the previous lamp, this one has a vase-like shape and is larger. |
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| No Esco-Lite label on this one, but has the name stamped on the felt bottom. | |
value: rarity:![]() This abstract Esco-Lite plant lamp is a knockout! Photos courtesy of Robert, Montreal Canada. |
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| Rather than the more common Underwriter's Laboratories label, the lamp pictured above meets the approval of the Canadian equivalent, the CSA. | |
| Same lamp as above, this time in green. | |
| The back view of the Esco-Lite lamp. | |
value: rarity:![]() Probably the most common Esco-Lite lamp, this lilly is found in several color variations. Similar lamps are also found with other manufacturer's markings. So similar, in fact, that I wonder if Esco-Lite changed their name at some point, or perhaps produced ceramics for other companies. |
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| Same lamp as above, but in a rich shade of green. Photo courtesy of Lucy, San Luis Obispo, California. | |
| This uncommon chartreuse lilly is made even more collectible because of the label on it's base. Photos courtesy of Lauren Fraser/dig*retro, Tustin, California. | |
| On the back of this lamps base is "CITY OF L.A. APPROVED, BUILDING 8 SAFETY". The significance of this label is unknown, but certainly interesting! I'd appreciate hearing any ideas regarding the meaning of this label. It can be better viewed in close-up. | |
| A rather odd color, this is the Esco-Lite Lilly in gray. | |
value: rarity:![]() This is certainly one of the least common Esco-Lite TV lamps. Photos courtesy of Sam from Highland Village, Texas. |
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| Back view. | |
value: rarity:![]() Staying true to their vegetative theme, this Esco-Lite is in the form of some sort of broad-leaf plant. Photos courtesy of eBay seller foundfunk. |
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value: rarity:![]() It sure looks like an Esco-Lite, but it's a Vim-O-Lite! Photos courtesy of Carol Davis, Klamath Falls, OR. |
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| Here's a view of the Vim-O-Lite marking that's hidden beneath the felt base. | |
value: rarity:![]() OK, I'm starting to wonder about Comer Creations. All their products look like someone else's! This Lilly appears identical to the ones made by Esco-Lite. Photos courtesy of Steve from Loma Rica, CA. |
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| The bottom of the Lilly TV lamp reveals the Comer Creations mark. | |
value: rarity:![]() This Esco-Lite styled lamp is the only example I've seen from the Alert Lamp Mfg. Co. Photos courtesy of R.L. Rising of Rising Sky Artworks. |
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| Here's the Alert marking on the bottom felt. | |
value: rarity:![]() Another attractive, highly stylized Gilner lamp, this one with airbrushed gold detailing. |
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| Same lamp, but in turquoise. Photos courtesy of Woodland Trace Collectibles/Bill Keller, Knoxville, TN. | |
| Back view. | |
value: rarity:![]() A beautiful lamp, showcasing Lane's skillfully applied airbrushing. Photos courtesy of Esquire Estate Sales. |
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| The reverse of the lamp above shows the care taken in designing the mould, assuring structural integrity. Painted detailing was even applied to the back! The manufacturer's mark is clearly visible. | |
value: rarity:![]() Definitely one of their more uncommon lamps, this is a fine example of how Lane was able to successfully create products from intricate, difficult moulds. |
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| This is the reverse of the lamp pictured above. | |
value: rarity:![]() This one is usually found as a planter, but occasionally a TV lamp version shows up. These are clearly an afterthought. It's marked on the "saw" side of the lamp, with USA at the bottom left and a tiny McCoy on the bottom right. Thanks to Katherine Alegria of San Francisco, California for pointing out this hard-to-see mark! |
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| The logging theme is continued on the reverse. | |
value: rarity:![]() While unmarked, this sunflower TV lamp appears in Sanfords Guide to McCoy Pottery, a trusted reference book. This one has that transparent wash of green glaze that McCoy is known for, and I've seen it in several other colors as well. Was also sold as a planter. |
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| Same lamp as above, but with a beautiful red glaze. Photo courtesy of anonymous from Southern California. | |
value: rarity:![]() This beautiful planter/lamp has a rich yellow glaze speckled with brown. This one has its original label. |
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| Here's the label that, if you're lucky, you'll find on Phil-Mar lamps. | |
value: rarity:![]() The background of Tenna-Lite is unknown, but their lamps are of the highest quality with a rich, dripped glaze. |
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| The Tenna-Lite label is plainly seen from the back. | |
value: rarity:![]() Obviously the "tree root" genre never caught on, but it's a pretty lamp all the same! One of the many Luminart TV lamps that are often missing their paper label. | |
value: rarity:![]() The subject of this TV lamp might be grapes, but it looks cheesy to me! |
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value: rarity:![]() This one is unusual indeed! These highly stylized leaves with roses are done in very '50s pink. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Most, Loveland, CO. |
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| Back view of the Enchanto TV lamp. The Enchanto catalogs called it the R127F 8" Leaf Lamp with Rose. | |
value: rarity:![]() Here's a terrific variation of the TV lamp shown above. No roses are present, and rather than the pink glaze, this one has a marbled glaze of blue, pink and gold...wow! Photos courtesy of eireladdie, the best eBay seller around! |
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| Back view. | |
| Breathtaking! | |
value: rarity:![]() This Phil-Mar tropical leaf TV lamp is attractive, and rather large as well. Phil-Mar called this color "jade lava". |
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| Back view of the tropical leaf. | |
| The same lamp as above in brown. Photo courtesy of Woodland Trace Collectibles/Bill Keller, Knoxville, TN. | |
value: rarity:![]() The '50s saw tremendous interest in the old west and outer space, but many forget that exotic Polynesian themes were everywhere. Soldiers returning from the pacific brought with them a fascination with what came to be known simply as "Tiki". Tiki was seen in music and designs of all sorts, and it's rather surprising that such influence isn't found more often in TV lamps. The bamboo on this lamp was given a three-dimensional look by airbrushing brown over the chartreuse base. The bottom is faintly marked Miramar and includes an illegible year. |
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value: rarity:![]() This leaf TV lamp is very common, and much more impressive in person. The mother-of-pearl finish is beautiful! Possibly a Beachcomber's item. |
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| Back of the leaf TV lamp. There is no marking to indicate the manufacturer. | |
value: rarity:![]() This one is identical in design to the Phil-Mar lamp above, but rather than a glossy drip glaze this one proudly wears a Sascha Brastoff leaf decoration. While best known for the products he designed for his own pottery company, Brastoff also did work for Phil-Mar and Haeger Potteries. |
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| While the usual "Sascha B" mark isn't present, the attribution of this design to him cannot be questioned. This back view reveals an unusual Phil-Mar label, the nature of which isn't clear. It is perhaps a small reminder that, while Brastoff designed the piece, the manufacture was done by Phil-Mar. | |
value: rarity:![]() An unusual TV lamp subject marvelously executed by Lane & Co! Photos courtesy of Doug & Rachel from Sheridan, Wyoming. |
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| Nice close-up of the airbrushed detail on the roses. This lamp can also be found in white with gold. | |
| Back view of Lane's Roses lamp. I suspect that this is one of the later Lane TV lamp designs. | |
value: rarity:![]() Lane & Co. often devised off-the-wall stylings, as with this "tulips and birds" TV lamp/planter. Photos courtesy of an eBayer from Shenandoah, Iowa. |
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| The Lane tulip lamp is marked 1960, and wears the typical foil label. | |
value: rarity:![]() An unusual subject for a TV lamp, this is a fun design all the same. Possibly by The Morton Pottery Co. Photos courtesy of George Martin from Little Valley, NY. |
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| Another look, this angle showing the attachment point for the light fixture. | |
value: rarity:![]() California Originals was fond of airbrushed gold, and they held nothing back on this one! |
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| Back view. California Originals called it the L-706 Leaf Planter Lamp. |
