The Forever Light
I had a light in storage.
I had a light in storage for a long time.
I had a light in storage for a long time because I, a very long time ago, took it apart, stripped it of the caked-on paint covering all the metal components, and then…just let it sit in a box for a very long time.
I had a light which was ignored while 795,628 other things were going on.
But now, I have a light…
…which is glorious again. The 1930s/1940s fixture is by the Markel Electric Corporation.
The shades are gorgeous. They have a kinda leaf detail which is…
…repeated in the glass stem. Nice.
The new polychrome finish is a dark gold with bright gold accents. Lovely!
There is something intensely satisfying about taking on a seemingly abandoned project and finishing it.
Yep.
As these words are written the fixture is hanging behind me in my office, lighted. I keep turning around in my desk chair and staring at it.
And my heart feels joyful.
For, something is just a bit better with the world.
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Looks amazing! I especially love the matching details on the shades and glass stem, lights today are not made with half the lovely details and care.