How do I love thee, let me turn a lamp on so I can see my fingers to count the ways...
I love this Royal Master Sealight lamp but it is sadly a love of Capulet and Montague proportions. It is from Mars, I am stuck on Venus.
I am occasionally tempted by Hitchcock, but for the most part my unrequited adoration doesn’t waiver from the R.M.S. At $1525 USD, sadly this is a love that will always be…unrequited.
You can find restored original theatre lamps on ebay, however they are mostly based in the UK and the lighting may need amendment. (I would share the seller with you, but sadly I cannot find the bookmark :\)
With shipping + the cost of the lamp, these beauteous pieces of hardware are still somewhat costly.
Worth it. But costly.
I am currently ameliorating the unrequited <3s with thoughts of a nice mid century arc lamp. Or suitable replica.
However, if I can’t shake that film light feeling…
Will consider settling for…
Darlin leave a light on for me, I'll be there before you close the door to...read a book in light that doesn't ruin my eyesight
At 1/10 of the price of the R.M.S. this recollections lamp is worth considering…
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