Thanks to the advice from Weebo and some others here on OG I got my black squiggle to flow on its original 30watt reflector bulb. Before I could only get decent action from a 40 watt spotlight.
I am very happy this lamp is flowing again.
All it took was 3 teaspoons or so of Kosher salt and a drop or 2 of liquid soap and a WHOLE lotta patience. But it was all worth it.
They literally are golden.
This one was found for me on ebay and I got it for only $41. Can you believe that? Now that it is all clean and flowing it could go for pretty well over $100. But I won't sell it 'cause I've always wanted one. :D