December 2, 2014 in Blog 1
These large original wheeler shades are becoming impossible to find. This example has a great aged patina showing the original paint and mirrors. It was once a gas lamp and now electrified with a five bulb cluster. $1800 each
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December 1, 2014 in Blog 0
I've been doing this a while and in all the years have never got my hands on a rare one like this. There are large newly made mirrored lamps out there… but this is the largest original mirrored I. P. Frink reflector we have ever seen. The diameter of this[....]
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September 13, 2014 in Blog 1
New York's newest waterfront park is finished and opened to the public yesterday. Here's a view of our 150 year old landmark brick building from the park. It's the new home of Radio Guy Antiques and the Early Electrics Showroom. The whole building is packed with treasures. We like this view best[....]
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September 6, 2014 in Blog 2
AAARRR! Anything can happen on the Peekskill Waterfront! Early today a couple strolled into our new showroom calling themselves Pirates. They were dressed the part and claimed that their ship was docked right outside... "We just sailed up from Florida". I had to take this picture because proof would be[....]
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September 4, 2014 in Blog 2
We love early masonic lodge, playhouse and theater lighting. I'm guessing this one is from the 1920s. The interiors of these buildings were as theatrical as the stage productions themselves. They are always over the top dramatic. This example has an over sized central frosted glass acorn shade. The decorative[....]
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August 27, 2014 in Blog 1
I've been doing this a while and in all the years have never got my hands on a rare one like this. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds 10 lamps and is crafted from ten 3 inch diameter brass tubes.[....]
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July 31, 2014 in Blog 3
It would be a lie to say that Early Electrics lighting stole the show at Westchester's newest restaurant opening. We did help but the real star was Louie Lanza's Hudson Room itself. Perfectly located in Peekskill's Artist's District and right next to the historic Paramount Theater... this large bright exciting[....]
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July 5, 2014 in Blog 0
Peekskill’s historic waterfront district was alive with activity. Thousands from all over Westchester New York were drawn to one of the Hudson Rivers largest firework displays. It seemed like the perfect time to open our doors. The new showroom has a front row seat on the river and the street[....]
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April 19, 2014 in Blog 1
For those of you who have been calling and emailing… We are working as fast as we can. EarlyElectrics.com and radio-guy.com will soon have a fitting home for their showroom gallery, workshop and design studio. At this moment the 1880′s landmark building is finished and we are just starting to[....]
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December 13, 2013 in Blog 2
This large impressive 1800's lamp is 64 inches tall and 40 inches wide. When it comes to lighting we normally look for simple and industrial but sometimes whimsical is just right. This is a fine example of the blacksmiths art. Every part is hand hammered. The fact that the left[....]
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