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From rusty desk lamp to shining pearl

PJ could salvage this little desk lamp in the far south of Hungary. With a little renovation work we could turn this dirty and rusty item into a real gem. 

It was produced in the fifties by the Italian company 'Seminara Torino'. They were the first to specialise in industrial lighting. 

BOLD renovates - Seminara Torino lamp

STEP 1: disassemble. And remember how to get it together again afterwards.

BOLD renovates - Seminara Torino lamp

This one really needs to be rewired.

BOLD renovates - Seminara Torino lamp

STEP 2: cleaning. I use wet aluminum foil for the chromed metal. Removes rusty spots quickly, but you can not use it too enthusiastically or you get scratches

BOLD renovates - Seminara Torino lamp

And this is the moment I get a kick: when an object unveils its history. I discovered a real gem: 'Seminara Torino'

BOLD renovates - Seminara Torino lamp

STEP 3: assembling and photographing. BEFORE and AFTER!