Not that it matters much as far as value... all of Sears bikes were designed and specced just for them and are almost without value other than for utilitarian uses. I suppose that some collectors (maybe those that also collect used beer cans) might specialize in them but they are few and far between.

Look at the headbadge. If it is a diamond shape with rounded corners and the Sears logo is in a circle, it is either made by Puch, President (Germany), or a Derby (Poland). The country of manufacture is usually in VERY small letters on the headbadge.

Vintage Lot of Trifari, Coro, Austrian Earring Lot - Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!!!! US $31.00

Vintage Michaela Frey Austrian Enamel Necklace Pendant Peacock Tropic Range US $25.43

Vintage 1950s Austrian Clear Rhinestone Diamante Five Stone Earrings US $1.56

Vintage AUSTRIAN RHINESTONE Demi PARURE, Green Floral Bouquet US $37.50

Antique/Vintage retro gold plated clipon earrings studded austrian crystals1X3/4 US $29.99

vintage Pennino Beautiful Austrian Crystal Bow Bracelet 1940's Rare Estate Jewel US $199.50

Pennino Austrian Crystal Bow Necklace&Earrings Vintage 1940's Stunning Estate US $245.50

Dagonfly Figural Pin or Brooch Austrian Glass Rhinestones Vintage US $39.99

VINTAGE EARRINGS - CLEAR AUSTRIAN CRYSTALS - 5/8" LONG US $6.50

Starry Star of Bethlehem Austrian Crystal Rhinestone Vintage Screw-On Earrings US $10.07

Dazzling 1950s Sapphire & Emerald Austrian Rhinestones Vintage Clip Earrings US $5.24

Vintage 925 Sterling SP Diamond Cut Austrian Crystals Matrix Link Chain Necklace US $24.98

Vintage 925 Sterling SP Austrian Crystals Wide Matrix Black Choker Necklace US $34.98

VINTAGE AUSTRIAN FLOWERS WHITE PLASTIC STRETCH BRACELET US $27.50

Vintage Austrian Green Peking Glass Double Circle Pin~ US $39.95

Gorgeous Vintage DOROTHY BAUER Pave Austrian Crystal Ribbon Brooch Pin US $49.95

CUTE VINTAGE AURORA BOREALIS AUSTRIAN GLASS CRYSTAL SNOW BALL 1 3/8" PIN BROOCH US $7.32

VINTAGE AUSTRIAN ART GLASS SIGNED PIN BROOCH Z34 US $55.00

Vintage Austrian CrystaL Auroaborealis set,PIN,,BROOCH & EARRINGS,ART DECO,RARE US $79.00

VINTAGE 40'S AUSTRIAN PAINTED WOOD CLOGS NECKLACE US $24.50

Great Vintage Austrian Crystal Cocktail Ladies Ring US $9.99

Vintage Black Glass Faceted Austrian Beads NECKLACE US $25.00

DAZZLING VINTAGE PASTEL AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL SUNBURST BROOCH & EARRINGS SET US $19.99

Vtg. Double Strand Austrian (Marked)Jet Black Faceted Crystal Bead Necklace US $110.00

Vtg Austrian Aurora Borealis AB Crystal Dangle PIERCED Earrings US $8.99

Vintage Huge Rare Austrian CRYSTAL BROOCH "Pink Rose" Lot 11a US $87.55

Cool Vintage Faceted Aurora Borealis Austrian Crystal Clip on Earrings US $27.99

Exquisite Vintage Faceted White Austrian Round Graduated Crystal Bead Necklace US $64.99

Gorgeous Vintage 1950's Austrian Crystal Bead Cluster Round Clip on Earrings US $29.99

Vintage Faceted Aurora Borealis Egg Shape Austrian Crystal Clip On Earrings US $26.99

1950' Vintage Red Graduated Austrian Faceted Crystal Glass Beaded Necklace 16" US $49.99

Beautiful Vintage Austrian Crystal Aurora Borealis Old Non Pierced Earrings US $24.99

Lovely Vintage Graduated AB Austrian Crystal Two Tier Necklace Rhinestone Clasp US $64.99

Sparkling Vintage AB Austrian Crystal Bead Cluster Clip on Earrings GERMANY US $29.99

Vintage Aurora Borealis Austrian Crystal 2 Strand Bracelet Gold Flower Clasp US $38.99

Fabulous Vintage AB Austrian Crystal 3 Strand Bracelet MUST SEE CLASP US $84.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Faceted Necklace US $9.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Rhodium Plated Floral Brooch US $9.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Aurora Borealis Adjustable Choker Necklace US $10.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Festoon Necklace AB & 2 Earrings Sets US $25.99

VINTAGE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BROOCH AND EARRING SET HALLMARKED AUSTRIA US $69.99

Vintage Gold Plated Pin/Brooch w/ Aurora Borealis Austrian Crystal. Estate Sale US $17.99

Vintage 18K Gold Electroplate Blue Austrian Crystal Ring NOS US $8.00

Vintage 18K Gold Electroplate Austrian Crystal Flower Cluster Ring NOS US $9.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal Tiered White Rhinestone 14 KT Gold Electroplate Ring US $6.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal White Rhinestone 18 KT Gold Electroplate Ring US $6.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal Red & White Rhinestone 18 KT Gold Electroplate Ring US $6.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal Green Rhinestone 10 KT Gold Electroplate NOS Ring US $6.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal AB Double Multi Necklace US $24.99

ESTATE VINTAGE BLACK AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL FACETED GLASS CHANDELIER SCREW ON EARRINGS US $42.00

Vintage Ring, Green Austrian Crystal Stone, Unique Design Original Tag US $5.00

Vintage Austrian Crystal Aurora Borealis cone Necklace US $15.99

STUNNING VINTAGE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BEAD CASCADE BROOCH CIRCA1960 US $23.70

VINTAGE 3 STRAND FAUX PEARL/AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL NECKLACE US $19.99

VTG Art Deco Silver Turquoise Rhinestones Austrian Crystals Ball Lariat Necklace US $19.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Aurora Borealis 2 Strand Necklace US $69.99

Lovely Vintage 1950s Blue Austrian Glass Clip On Earrings US $10.98

Retro Vintage Estate Enamel Clear & White Austrian Crystal Pin Brooch US $14.99

ESTATE VINTAGE AMBER AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL GLASS GRADUATED CHOKER 15" NECKLACE US $9.99

Vintage Estate Austrian Crystal Clear Necklace Choker US $10.99

Vintage Austrian FORBIDDEN FRUIT Strawberries Set US $95.00

VTG CHUNKY 3 STRAND BLUE AB AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL GRADUATING BEAD NECKLACE EARRINGS US $55.00

Vintage Pretty Austrian Crystla Handmade in NYC Bonnie J. EARRINGS US $1.50

Cute! Vintage Signed Austria Rhinestone Bug Fly Pin Brooch Insect Bee Austrian US $9.99

ELABORATE VTG TIERED AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL BUTTERFLY BROOCH US $75.00

Dainty Vintage 1/20 12K GF & Aurora Borealis Austrian Crystal Pendant & Necklace US $24.99

Vintage Jewelry Austria Austrian Dragonfly Earring Set Dragonflies OLD US $45.00

VINTAGE~ TRIFARI ~ Sky Blue RHINESTONE Earrings - Square-cut Austrian RS's US $11.50

Vintage Clear Cut Austrian Crystal Pin & Earrings Set US $29.99

Vintage 1940s BLUE Austrian Crystal GRAND PARURE 4 Pcs. US $95.00

Vintage Austrian Brooch Pin Blue & White Marquise Rhinestone Pin Made in Austria US $10.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Necklace Turquoise Prong Set Bell Form Pendant US $995.00

VINTAGE ART DECO NOUVEAU BLACK SMOKE CLEAR RHINESTONE AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL EARRINGS US $14.99

Vintage Austrian Crystal Aurora Borealis 2-Strand necklace, 6-12mm faceted US $18.00

VTG Sarah Coventry "AUSTRIAN LITES" STUNNER Ring--3+itemsshipfreeUS US $22.94

Vintage Gold Plated Pin/Brooch w/ Watermelon Austrian Crystal. Estate Sale US $17.99

Vintage Austrian

my 1972 vintage Austrian Auto-Mini bike Auto Mini bike Junior vintage folding bike

Antique Lamps with a Royal Story

The importance of interior lighting is an undisputed fact with the table lamp making a major contribution.  

The illumination of a room, hall or living space, is only half the story, for a lamp, when viewed as more than "just lighting" can serve, along with pictures and antiques, not only as a work of art, but a functional work of art, offering visual pleasure while fulfilling a most practical role.

We have before us today, a very wide range of shapes and styles from which to choose, from the antique and traditional to space age minimalism. 

When speaking specifically of antique lamps, replacement value is an interesting point and one very often overlooked.  The following pair of lamps with their formal description is a fine example:-

A finely carved pair of French, 19th century,
lime washed, portrait, fruit wood busts as lamps.
The subjects are, Louis-Auguste Dauphin of France and
Marie Antoinette, Archduchess of Austria.

Louis is shown as a handsome young man of 15.
He wears a short, side curled, powdered wig,
tied at the back of the neck with a large silk bow.
At his throat is a tied linen cravat, or, stock, a stiffened linen neck cloth.
Across his right shoulder he wears the Sash of the Order of the Holy Spirit.
The Order was worn suspended from a
sky blue, silk moiré ribbon, Le Cordon Bleu.

On his left breast he wears The Order,
a gold Maltese cross with white borders,
each of the eight points ending in a gold ball
with a gold fleur-de-lys between each of its arms.
At the centre of the cross, is set a white dove descending.

Marie Antoinette is shown as a pretty, young bride of 14,
her hair dressed with roses.
Marie Antoinette was an Austrian Hapsburg Archduchess
and roses were the symbol of her Austrian heritage.
Recall her famous 1783 portrait, Marie Antoinette with the Rose,
painted by Vigee Lebrun who painted 30 portraits of the Queen,
most including her signature flower, the rose.

These elegant busts on a short socle and
standing on custom made, faux marble, circular bases.

The busts depict the couple at the time of their marriage
on the 16th of May, 1770,
Louis aged 15 and Marie Antoinette 14.
On the day of her marriage to Louis-Auguste,
Marie Antoinette became Dauphine de France.

At the death of Louis XV, in May 1774, his son, Louis-Auguste,

ascended the French throne as Louis XVI. He was 19.
Marie Antoinette assumed the title of Queen of France and Navarre.

Circa 1880           Overall height (including shades) 30" / 76cm

Some antique lamps have a story to tell and the couples portrayed here, of course, are the ill-fated Louis XVI of France and his Queen, Marie Antoinette.  

Many and varied are the "causes" of the French revolution, but one thing is no longer in dispute and that is that the monarch was seen to stand for every thing that was wrong with France toward the close of the 18th century.  At the time, the Royal Family was seen as the great symbol for the problems facing French society.

Today, modern French history has revaluated the role of the Bourbon monarchy and the attitude is one of recognizing that the monarch was the scapegoat for the pent up frustration and anger of France. 

During the Reign of Terror, at the height of the French Revolution, Louis XVI was deposed and the royal family imprisoned.  Marie Antoinette was tried, convicted of treason and executed by guillotine on the 16th October, 1793, nine months after the King.

Not only do we need to be aware of the story portrayed by these lamps, but we also need to consider the possibility of repeating this artistic achievement today.  

These busts were carved over one hundred years ago and would have cost what would now be seen as a trifling amount of money. If we were magically able to ask the artist to repeat this work, I believe we would be quite shocked at the cost!  This of course, is assuming that a woodcarver with a level of skill required could be found - another saga all of its own.  This is usually when the "how could I replace these?" penny drops!

 In summary, quality antiques such as these will never be as reasonably priced as they are today!  It has been said that when you consider purchasing a mass produced, newly made item, comparing its quality, price & likely depreciation value, “antiques are cheap”.

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About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co, has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery, with his commercial experience spanning a period of over 45 years,including valuer to the Australian Government’s Incentive to the Arts Scheme. His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections. He has extended his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site and is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects. He has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

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