TV Lamps Ahoy!

Today was the first time I've been out antiquing since last December, and it was a fun pick-me-up for a gloomy, rainy day.

I considered embarking on new territory and driving up to Essex, MA (I'll try another weekend), but decided in favor of training it out to Cambridge.

Arrrrrgh! I unearthed a third TV lamp to add to my collection: a wonderfully tacky Pirate Ship.

Pirate Ship TV Lamp – coincidental that I found this on a rainy day?

I especially like the hole perforations, which make it different from most other TV lamps. The bottom says "Made In Japan," so I'm guessing this dates from the 1950s or 1960s. It was a bargain, reduced from $35 to $28.
I placed it above my kitchen cabinets, but may move it if I find a better spot. I think it may be too high up to really see it well.

I also saw a few other TV lamps, including this great Stallion, marked at $78 – a bit out of my budget.

This Gazelle was cool, too, priced at $58.

Happy vintage treasure hunting, maties!