Vintage Italian Glitter Lamp - Should I paint it?

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Comment by Derek Hyde on June 28, 2012 at 4:24pm

I was going to bid on that lamp with the holes in it but when I looked at the pictures it appeared that the bottle was half empty. Not sure if it was supposed to be like that or not.  I'm not too keen on purchasing broken stuff.

Comment by frank Chillino on June 28, 2012 at 3:19pm

You are correct! Thanks Erin!

Comment by Erin on June 28, 2012 at 3:11pm

No. The sticker reads FIAM italy settimo torinese 

Comment by frank Chillino on June 28, 2012 at 3:10pm

I know one just sold on Ebay a day or two ago in Black with the circles cut out of the metal to see the Glitter.

Comment by frank Chillino on June 28, 2012 at 3:09pm

I am not sure?

Comment by Jonas Clark-Elliott on June 28, 2012 at 3:05pm

Is this a Mille Luci brand lamp?

Comment by frank Chillino on June 28, 2012 at 8:46am

I like it better in Black, the Glitter pops more.

Comment by Erin on June 28, 2012 at 7:02am

The finish is very very hard to see unless up close. Paint would surely cover it up. Hard to describe, but the pattern is kinda stamped into the metal. If the metal was in better shape, I'd keep it. But, this lamp has great flow (glitter didn't stall after 4 hours of running) and it's a nice solid piece. :) 

Comment by Tim Gill on June 28, 2012 at 3:56am

Paint it but make sure its a good job otherwise not only will it not look grate but could lower its value.

I understand why your asking the question about vintage lamps as if you alter them there value can be decreased but if they need restoration and its a good job its only going to increase its value.

Comment by Metallica Man Trevor on June 28, 2012 at 3:34am

Paint

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