Looking for info on the Executive Lamp - Possible winter recreation project for me.

[Manix5]

For some unknown reason I thought about trying to recreate the Executive Lamp as a project this winter. The only one that I know of, after looking through the archives is pictured below. I think Mandysbus is or was the lucky owner.

I think I can get a piece of Walnut and make the base in my shop. I need measurements of the length, width, and height. I also need to know how far the pen holders are spaced from the lamp base.

Then I would need a Consort base. Anyone have a Consort with a broken wood or plastic base? If so let's make a deal. I already have a Consort globe and cap. I hesitate to sacrifice a good one, since they are not a lamp you see everyday. I would then need the pen holders and felt for the bottom. What do you think? Is it a project worth doing? Any help with parts, or useful suggestions are appreciated.

[mandysbus]

it wasnt us that had it........ we have a 1969 catalog with pics of one.........
i have been saving a set of old pen holders and a broken consort for a project just like this...............
they did use a certain brand of pen in them i think its listed in the catalog..........
i'll hafta dig it out se what it sez.....phil

[mandysbus]

i just looked at the catalog they used eversharp pens in the executive..........
and as a bonus the size is listed 13.5 in tall... the american walnut base is 13 in x 5.5 in....thats from the 1969 AMERICANA catalog.....hope that helps mr mannix

[Manix5]

Thanks Bohdan and thanks for looking at the catalog Phil. I now know more about the Executive than I did a few minutes ago. Looks like I'll be on a scavenger hunt for parts now. I will need a Consort base (Broken would be preferred) some Pen holders, the felt and a globe to transplant into the Consort globe. Should be enough to keep me busy for awhile. Stay tuned. :)

[mandysbus]

here is a pic from the catalog