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Antique lamp

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I have what I believe is a '1984 apsit Bros of Calif 84 cowboy and horse at water trough' chalk Ware lamp. Just looking for information on this.

Category Lamps and Chandeliers
Distinguishing marks Apsit Bros of Calif 84
Size and dimensions of this item Approximately 30" tall from base to tip of the light bulb
Date Period 1984
Weight 17.4 pounds
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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

What a lovely piece of Vintage Americana 

Gary Apsit passed in 2011 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bakersfield/obituary.aspx?n=gary-apsit&pid=153025654

Many of these chalkware pieces were sold as blanks for the customer to paint. This began around 1977. So I would imagine this was a customer painted blank. Earlier pieces had been painted by him and his brother. 

Circa 1980 - 1985   California United States.

Est Value: $150 - $250 US depending on market and demand. This piece would appeal to people with horse, the west and cowboy interest. I would insure it on your house contents insurance for $300 - $400 US. I would appreciate your feedback on my valuation. Thanks for sharing ... very cool ... 

Peace Always

Thomas J. Gordyn

Certified Professional Appraiser - AIOA

Proud Member of The American Numismatic Association

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