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Hands inspecting a vintage lamp’s socket and shade mount at an outdoor estate sale, with overlay text about socket and shade clues.

March 31, 2026

Is This Lamp Valuable? Socket and Shade Clues

A thrift store, in-hand checklist for spotting valuable vintage lamps fast. Learn what the socket, cord, harp, and shade tell you about age and maker, how to avoid unsafe rewires, and how to price Tiffany-style and other vintage lighting for resale.

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