Oh, I love it when I find something amazing that I wasn't quite looking for. I was surfing Etsy the other night and came across this lovely old antique brass light fixture. With shipping from the US, it's costing me $80.
It needs a complete overhaul and possibly new glass but I am so excited to see if this fixture is as pretty as it looks. I don't think the Etsy photos do it justice, but I have faith that it will clean up well (it was found stored in a garage for years). There is a great lighting restoration shop in Calgary, called Glazier Electric and I am looking forward to working with them on rehabilitating this fixture.
Don't you love a find? And although I have been scouring the net for interesting light fixtures for half the rooms in my house this was an accidental find. I love it when serendipity intervenes...I just hope it makes the trip from Houston!
It looks really gorgeous! I can't wait to see it in one of your rooms! Angie
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it hung!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful, Terri. The etching in the glass looks wonderful. what a find!
ReplyDeleteOoh la la Terri I love it and can't wait to see where you put it.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm grinning because it's an antique. It is pretty and once you are finished with it, it'll be superb. Is this for your bedroom or another spot yet to be determined?
ReplyDeleteI do love it, I never think to look on Etsy for lighting thanks for the heads up I am sure it will be stunning I think it already is!! Kathysue
ReplyDeletehi terri,
ReplyDeleteyes i do love it when a plan comes together. i love the light fixture also. it looks good as is so i can only imagine how good it's gonna look when you are done with it.
~janet
It looks like a beautiful fixture, Terri! Hope this doesn't mean that you won't be stopping by some time. Lee
ReplyDeleteGreat find! It's gorgeous and will fit perfectly in your beautiful home.
ReplyDeletexoTrina
It's beautiful! I can't wait to see it in all it's glory :0)
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ReplyDeleteHi Windlost! I am all for refurbishing interesting pieces, I recently gave a new coat of paint to my living room furniture chairs and they look great! I am sure that you will bring the best out of this charming light fixture! Post the "after" pics, love to see the transformation :)
ReplyDeletethat is so beautiful! seriously. can't wait to see it hanging.
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Lovely...
ReplyDeletePlease post pictures when you get it up!
I just pulled the exact (or very, very close) fixture out of my grandparents' basement! Hope mine works ...
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