Here is a second picture. It's really bad lighting because of the window.

Yes, I'd call it a hurricane. Does it have a clear glass globe in the upper part? I LOVE that lamp. If you had two and they were blue, I'd be first in line.

If it were blue, how much would you pay for it? I think I have some blue paint in the basement. LOL.

Seriously, what do you think it's worth? It is huge and sat centered in her living room picture window.

She has another hurricane lamp that is smaller and has a matching hanging hurricane lamp swag type thing. They are white with yellow roses and green leaves. Clueless as to what to ask on Craig's List.

If you're listing it on craigslist, ebay or some other seachable website, be sure you add 'Gone With The Wind lamp'.

Many shoppers call this type lamp that. I have no idea the value, sorry. (maybe search completed ebay auctions?)

ML

Looks like they are selling for $50 - $100 on eBay.

Cool. Thanks, Fun. It's huge and I don't want to ship it. Gone with the wind lamps are generally round at the top from what I could tell. Keep thinking I should stick it in a bedroom but 30" is a bit overkill for a bedroom but it would match one of my quilt sets. Not crazy about the formal style.

Think I'll start off at $100.

It's pretty! Even though it may not be technically a GWTWL/GWTW (I see this acronym used), it's close enough.

Does it light just at the bottom, if you want? I find that kind of light nice as a nightlight, esp. in a guest bedroom.

On my CL, they are listed for around $79, but I don't know what they go for in reality, since they seem to be posted for years (yes, I have seen one such lamp for yrs-- not as pretty as yours).

I would use words like "cottage" and "shabby chic" in your description. "Charming" and "sweet" would also work!

Shabby chic! Cottage! Great terms. Thanks. I suspect there is almost zero market for this lamp. Too bad because Mom loved it so much.

The problem is, this lamp is larger than a cottage could handle. It is huge!

It is huge, but I have seen them in period homes in parlors that tall. Had to be big enough to light the area, I guess!

There is another word-- "parlor". Oh, and maybe put one of your key words as "sheek." You know-- shabby sheek! (I see that a lot!)

I don't think there is zero market at all! I think if you price it right and do a nice photo (inc it lit) you will definitely get people to buy. I like lamps like that!

Thanks, Anele I need your words. I I want to know the difference between thrift store donation (tax write off) and value worth the effort to sell...

30" should be about the right size for a bedside lamp. Most of the bedside lamps I see are too short.

Are those bleeding hearts? If so, I would mention that.

I think they are fuschas. I thought they were bleeding hearts but DH said no.

Anyone need an Anniversary clock? Lol

I'd post it on ebay - you'll probably get more interest. Only problem is having to ship such a fragile item.

Looks like you're selling some of your MIL's things. Whatever happened with the rug you wanted?

I am selling the things no one wants. I've offered everything to family and what is left is going to be sold or donated. (Sorry, 'Mom'!)

The rugs are mine. I got both of them. They are still upstairs, pending living and dining room update. Just got the washers to repair a couple plaster cracks in my ceiling. Trying to motivate my BIL to come do the work.