Q. Enclosed is a photo of an electric lamp with nautilus shell shades. Standing 23 inches tall, it has a metal female figure with a wood base. Although it was purchased in 1927, I don't know if it was ...

Q: This is a photo of an electric lamp with nautilus-shell shades. It is 23 inches tall with a metal female figure and a wood base. It was purchased in 1927, but I don't know if it was new. What can ...

With home decorating at an all-time high, it's not surprising that even the simplest accessories are taking on a new look. Witness the lampshade. Once limited to bell shapes in pale creams and ...