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Antique Lamp Buyer’s Guide: Identifying Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Lighting (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Do you own an old lamp? Are you wondering what it is, how it was originally used, how you can make it better, or how much it is worth? If so, this book is written for you! Easy to read and complete with a newly revised price guide, this book answers many of the basic questions confronting lamp collectors, from “Where do I look for a manufacturer’s signature?” to “How do I distinguish reproductions from originals?” Using a combination of color photographs and catalog illustrations, here is a weal

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Question by Anne B: re my question How do I fit an antique light fitting?
I think folk are misunderstanding. The point is that I need to wire the new two wired cable into the existing junction boxes on the ends of the wires in the ceiling. I know how to wire a normal three wire fitting into the light (like the fitting I have removed) but was just asking what to do about the earth cable in the ceiling. Do I need to earth that or will it be ok just to leave?
Normally, the modern rose would have an earth in it but because the antique rose doesn’t involve any wiring (you just feed the cable through), I was slightly worried about not earthing anything.
so, thnks to all who advised an electrician. An electrician won’t be necessary – just a bit of advice about the earth cable, please.

Best answer:

Answer by wrathofkublakhan
You can ground to the junction box. The conduit is considered a ‘run to ground.’

If there is a switch, then the hot should run through the switch — continue to the light bulbs and then the neutral takes it back.

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Question by theartisttwin: Where can I find copper or antique copper swag chain for lighting?
I have looked all over and can’t find it!

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Answer by sncmom2000
I would try salvage yards.

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