Vintage lamp with "Handle" (modified by owner?)

[Galaxy_9]

This ended on Ebay a while back, appears a handle was added with a metal strap. I love the folk art / country look it has. I am guessing added so that It could be moved around the room while hot and flowing, a great touch if I say so myself!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260549374758...

[Galaxy_9]

oops didn't realize!

[MyFriendGoo]

one word, bizzare...people are strange