Irby Gilliland efficient

Discussion in 'Efficient, Arc Lamps 3 & 4' started by F. bruce kuda, Jun 5, 2021.

  1. F. bruce kuda United States

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    still trying to figure out how to navigate this site-- any way just posted some pics of a Coleman Arc I just restored_ here's and Irby I did about 16 years ago-- got it on ebay was a bad listing for "interesting electric table lamp"- yep- someone along the way electrified it-- was areal struggle to get this guy back up and running

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  2. Tony Press

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    Wo!

    That is a wonderful sight to see, Bruce.

    Tony
     
  3. Randy Field

    Randy Field United States Subscriber

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    You know we need to get my friends Irby Gilland going Bruce. Not sure how many of these may be left, but it can only be a small handful.
     
  4. Henry Plews

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    Well worth the effort though Bruce. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
     
  5. phaedrus42

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    Wonderfully exotic lamp! Good work, Bruce!
     
  6. JEFF JOHNSON

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    It's a splendid old lamp.:thumbup:
     

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