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The Stiffel Lamp Company
Rounded rectangular black border, Chicago street address and model fields. The visible 4 96 code belongs to this example.
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Stiffel lamp identification
With Stiffel lamp identification, a socket manufacturer’s name belongs to that electrical component and can differ from the lamp company.
Brand label and component marks
A foil or metal label can carry the Stiffel name. A socket manufacturer’s name belongs to that electrical component and can differ from the lamp company. Inspect the base and stem as well as the visible label.
What to check next
Compare the complete lamp, base construction and shade support with marked Stiffel models. Copy any model number separately from electrical ratings. A replaced socket or shade supplies its own information rather than dating the entire lamp.
Related marks
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The Stiffel Lamp Company
Three-line company wording wrapped around the socket, with copyright symbol; differs from the single-word mixed-case logo.
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The Stiffel Lamp Company
Mixed-case Stiffel logo flanked by copyright and registered-trademark symbols; separate blue UL label below is not part of the maker mark.
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The Stiffel Lamp Company
Northbrook sub-brand above the Stiffel logo; model 1396 and 4 96 appear on this example.
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The Stiffel Lamp Company
Small gold rectangle with serif small-capital lettering on the inside of a shade; no Chicago address.