Coaches and Wagons

Given the popularity of western themes in the '50s, I'm a little surprised at the relative scarcity of the subject in TV lamps. The Marcia of California design is a particularly nice rendition.

	Covered wagons were a popular theme, but usually done in wood and canvas. Marcia of California opted to make their version from ceramic. Photos courtesy of Ferniemax of Santa Rosa, CA.
	A look at the back of the Marcia of Calif. TV lamp.
	The unmarked old-west era wagon seen here is a subtle variation on the one marked "Marcia of California", and is no doubt by that maker. It could be an early-production example.
	Back view.
	Here is shown what was apparently intended to be the location of the on/off switch. The switch is actually located on the right side of the wagon, just as on the "Marcia of California" version.
	This wagon looks a little out of place when compared to the rest of the Maddux line, but it no doubt was suitable competition for other TV lamps with a similar theme. Photo courtesy of a donation from Clifton, Colorado.
	This vintage Coach is found in several other colors. Photos courtesy of Woodland Trace Collectibles/Bill Keller, Knoxville, TN.
	Here's a view of the other side.
	Seldom-seen, this Premco wagon is a distinctive rendition of the theme. Photos courtesy of Leonard from Montezuma, Iowa.
	When its separate components are viewed, one can see that the ceramic body is only a small part of the construction. It is marked with the year 1954.
	The red fiberglass shade makes quite a display!
	The design of this Beauceware covered wagon is simple but effective. Photos courtesy of Trudy Contois.
	The fiberglass shade lifts to reveal the bulb and fixture.
	Our covered wagon is marked on the bottom, Beauceware Canada L-924.
	value:  rarity: The covered wagon from Ucagco looks shot full of holes, but they serve the purpose of dispersing light. Photos courtesy of eBay seller, 79shari.
	See what I mean? It still looks shot full of holes though...
	value:  rarity: A personal favorite, this beauty from Cactus Craft features two iconic monuments that might be visited on a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore and Devils Tower. Photos courtesy of eBay seller, workstoohrd.
	Here's the Devils Tower side.
	All lit up!
	value:  rarity: Several potteries manufactured a coach similar to this one by Premco, but not usually as a lamp.
	The Premco coach uses a separate frame/axle/wheel assembly, as did similar designs by Lane & Co. and others.

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