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Lamp Phone Atrocities!

Started by Greg G., May 06, 2009, 12:43:09 AM

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andre_janew

Be careful what you say.  Someone might actually believe it!

Greg G.

I haven't added to this thread for a while, so here's one I came across.  That area code is for Portland, OR.
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TelePlay

Quote from: Ktownphoneco on August 07, 2015, 03:48:59 PM
We've all seen phones made into lamps, but this one is a new twist.    The subscriber set "porch light".

It sold for a whopping $0.99 with one bid plus $25 for shipping. I'm not sure the parts are worth that much, maybe.

WEBellSystemChristian

Quote from: Brinybay on September 14, 2015, 12:04:37 AM
I haven't added to this thread for a while, so here's one I came across.  That area code is for Portland, OR.
Ugh, it isn't even drilled on straight!!!
Christian Petterson

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" -Henry Ford

19and41

I wish someone would gift these artists some sticks and a pocket knife apiece.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
— Arthur C. Clarke

oyang

#515
How about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-CLOWN-CANDLESTICK-TELEPHONE-LAMP-LIGHT-/391258763898

Seller Description:  "GORGEOUS ANTIQUE ELECTRIC LAMP -- ANTIQUE VINTAGE CLOWN CANDLESTICK TELEPHONE LAMP LIGHT -- LIFT OFF THE HANDLE TO TURN ON LIGHT -- MADE FROM A TURN OF THE CENTURY CANDLE STICK / CANDLESTICK OLD FASHION PHONE TELEPHONE -- Sooooooo Cool -- BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE COLONIAL PRIMITIVE ARTS & CRAFT STYLE HAND PAINTED CLOWN ELECTRIC LIGHT / LAMP -- MADE FROM AN OLD WESTERN ELECTRIC TELEPHONE WHICH IS MARKED: -- WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY PAT. IN USA AUG. 16. 04  SEPT. 13. 04 JAN, 25 15 -- SHOW FANTASTIC WITH TOUCHES OF WEAR TO THE PAINT  -- ADDED LOTS OF PHOTOS TO SHOW HOW WONDERFUL THIS IS -- SUCH A RARE FIND! -- EDWARDIAN VICTORIAN STYLE PRIMITIVE PIECE -- LAMP MEASURES 7" x 5 3/4" x 23 1/4" TO THE TOP OF FINIAL -- 14 1/2" TALL TO TOP OF SOCKET -- 74" CORD -- REMOVE HAND SET FROM THE LEVER TO TURN ON ..PLACE IT BACK ON "HANG - UP" TO TURN OFF...JUST TOO CUTE!!! -- WORKS GREAT! -- NO BULB INCLUDED. -- TAKES REGULAR SOCKET SIZE BULB"

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EDIT:  Link shortened. Seller description and images added for long term forum posterity
"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they aren't."

19and41

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
— Arthur C. Clarke

WEBellSystemChristian

Quote from: oyang on September 21, 2015, 11:57:27 PM
How about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-CLOWN-CANDLESTICK-TELEPHONE-LAMP-LIGHT-/391258763898?hash=item5b18d6f27a
That's pretty creepy.

What scares me even more is what gruesome, horrifying throughts must be going through the head of whoever painted that thing!!
Christian Petterson

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" -Henry Ford

oyang

Quote from: WEBellSystemChristian on September 22, 2015, 12:20:55 AM
Quote from: oyang on September 21, 2015, 11:57:27 PM
How about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-CLOWN-CANDLESTICK-TELEPHONE-LAMP-LIGHT-/391258763898?hash=item5b18d6f27a
That's pretty creepy.

What scares me even more is what gruesome, horrifying throughts must be going through the head of whoever painted that thing!!

What about the poor child haunted by it? Looks like something out of Twilight Zone. By the way I've been noticing a lot of classic phones on that show....:
"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they aren't."

TelePlay

#519
Quote from: oyang on September 21, 2015, 11:57:27 PM
How about this:

This clown lamp phone was listed on eBay in December of 2012 but that link is now dead so I don't know what the BIN price was. From the link below, it was stated that the phone was selling BIN for $190 including shipping. So, same phone, same seller, same description and same images.

http://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=1000.msg90278#msg90278

Could be that this phone could give the pink mushroom a run for its money as being on eBay the longest, if the mushroom ever sold.

TelePlay

Something new, but in use, of limited value (when mounted on a wall) and could harm the wall as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wall-Kitchen-Phone-Repurposed-To-A-Wall-Accent-lamp-Md-Century-/161838696375

Seller description"Vintage wall or kitchen phone handmade repurposed into a lamp. The earpiece lamp handle is flexible and can be adjusted to desire position. The electric cord is in purposed noticeable to simulate the telephone cord line, like it was back in the day. Include the light bulb. Also have  a on and off switch on the electric cord.

19and41

Looks like each of those bulbs would melt the handset ends and at least make a nice mess if not a fire hazard. 
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
— Arthur C. Clarke

TelePlay

Looks like a painted shell and an over engineered industrial strength bulb socket in the receiver. I think this is the first 2500 I've seen converted, but I may be wrong on that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-REAL-phone-desk-table-lamp-w-retro-steampunk-Edison-bulb-mid-century-/252111571858

TelePlay

Another variation on a recurrent theme.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281824111167

Is this a repro, or not? Seller states it is an "American Tel & Tel candlestick phone lamp; model 337.  Lamp on and off by removing ear piece from hook.  20 inches tall.  Phone cord is frayed but intact.   Overall very good condition."

Starting bid was set at $50, with a reserve set by the seller . . . ?

TelePlay

This poor phone could have been a nice restoration project.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301763637511

Seller describes it as "OLD 1907 WALL MOUNT WESTERN ELECTRIC CO. TELEPHONE~TYPE 293A OAK BOX~CONVERTED TO LAMP"

A lot more photos on eBay.