Nickel Plated Lamp Appraisal

Aladdin Mantle Lamp with Nickel-Plated Body and White Milk Glass Shade

This is a vintage incandescent mantle lamp, specifically an Aladdin model, identified by the distinctive circular wick-raiser knob visible on the burner assembly. The lamp features a weighted pedestal base with decorative diamond-shaped cutouts along the bottom rim, leading to a bulbous fuel font constructed from nickel-plated brass. The nickel finish exhibits a soft, aged luster with minor surface scratches and slight oxidation consistent with mid-20th-century origins. Above the font sits a complex perforated burner with a gallery designed to hold both a glass chimney (not clearly visible) and a tripod shade holder. The tripod wings support a large, domed 'Student' style shade made of opaque white milk glass (cased glass), which remains in excellent condition with no visible chips or heat cracks. The burner hardware shows a brassy patina where the nickel plating has thinned, a common indicator of frequent handling and use. The craftsmanship is typical of the Mantle Lamp Company of America, known for high-quality domestic lighting. This piece appears to date from the 1930s to 1950s, representing a transition from kerosene utility to collectible home decor.