It is a cool looking lamp!! Looks very similar to the English Crestworth 1960's/70's Astro Baby lamp. If I remember rightly I was told they are an Australian made lamp but there is a connection to Crestworth. The bottle could have been made by the same British manufacturer...
Wow thanks for the info guys - looks like this might be a good one to go for :)
I wondered if it had some connection to Crestworth cos it sure does look a lot like one...
Got it! Woo hoo! Nice price too - $81 AUD - bit of a bargain I reckon.
I'll post some photos once it turns up, just have to suffer through the process described in Vixen Gypsies blog...
Thanks again for all the info guys - it's much appreciated.
That is a gorgeous lamp, Fog, and congrats on the grab, Reszound! Fog, can you tell us a bit about yours? Did it come with instructions, or does the box list colors? And is it (I assume) a slow glitter?
Thanks for the warm wishes everyone! This is my first truly collectable score so it's extra exciting to find out that it has such an interesting history - it's amazing how knowledgeable you guys are, thanks again for sharing all the info.
Hey Fog that lamp looks incredible! It looks in stunning condition and the shots are great :) I bet the sellers didn't ever think that it would end up on the other side of the world all this time later. Btw Glenferrie Road Hawthorn is in Melbourne - I used to live not too far from there back in my student days at Melbourne Uni... ah the memories... good times...
Judging by the 6 digit phone number it was quite some time ago too - we're up to 8 now - 10 with area code...
I can't wait to fill you guys in on the details once this lamp turns up, should be just 3 more sleeps...