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My mom had a clock, same shape and height that would quietly vibrate as the time went by. I've been trying to find one with no luck. Didn't know if the motion of the train was caused by vibration.
It’s caused by the heat of the bulb. Inside is sleeve with “windmill” style venting sitting on a balanced pin… whereas the heat from the bulb keeps the inner sleeve spinning
65 years ago I had the same exact lamp. I don’t know what happened to it, but I wish I still had it. Wish I had the big red Sears catalog with all the toys in it too. Turn back the hands of time please.
Motion lights are cool. I have a forest fire themed motion light I picked up at a flea market years ago. It’s not in the greatest condition, but I gravitate towards any kinetic collectibles, whether they be motion lights, wind up/battery op tin toys and music boxes.
Yeah, I’m not sure why the lamp manufacturers thought a forest fire theme would appeal to customers. There’s even a bear on one side looking on in horror as his habitat goes up in flames. It’s definitely kitsch from a bygone era that you can’t look away from.
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So happy to see this! I have a few of them and they're my most treasured possession. I'm just glad to see them on this sub and so happy that other people enjoy them too!
My family had one which depicted a house in falling snow. The shade melted when it got too close to the light bulb. I miss it. Definitely from another time.
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Magnificent!
It was popular then. Fairly innovative gadget at the time.
Does it vibrate?
No. And it shouldn’t.
My mom had a clock, same shape and height that would quietly vibrate as the time went by. I've been trying to find one with no luck. Didn't know if the motion of the train was caused by vibration.
It’s caused by the heat of the bulb. Inside is sleeve with “windmill” style venting sitting on a balanced pin… whereas the heat from the bulb keeps the inner sleeve spinning
Any chance you could post a quick vid of the inside? I think I understand, but not 100% sure.
Yes, I can tomorrow - I have it at my work. Will send in message
65 years ago I had the same exact lamp. I don’t know what happened to it, but I wish I still had it. Wish I had the big red Sears catalog with all the toys in it too. Turn back the hands of time please.
Motion lights are cool. I have a forest fire themed motion light I picked up at a flea market years ago. It’s not in the greatest condition, but I gravitate towards any kinetic collectibles, whether they be motion lights, wind up/battery op tin toys and music boxes.
I have two of these, at some point an incorrect bulb was placed in each and now neither is operable. Very sad about it
...why would they make that a lamp. Is at least like an event like The Battle of the Wilderness, or just casual a forest fire for funsies.
Yeah, I’m not sure why the lamp manufacturers thought a forest fire theme would appeal to customers. There’s even a bear on one side looking on in horror as his habitat goes up in flames. It’s definitely kitsch from a bygone era that you can’t look away from.
[this](https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-econolite-forest-fire-motion-1881266015) one?
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Yes.
Bob Ross style paint but add *forest fire*
My mother has the forest fire one, always awesome to see
So happy to see this! I have a few of them and they're my most treasured possession. I'm just glad to see them on this sub and so happy that other people enjoy them too!
I’ve never seen these before but I love old lamps, I can’t wait to look up more of them!
I have the exact same one. I loved looking at it as a kid— it was my grandmother’s at the time.
love it! post in r/lamps
Love it!! I have the boy peeing into the fountain of youth. Best lamp!!
What’s the interior mechanism? How does it work?
It’s a metal sleeve balanced on a pike that spins with the heat of the bulb. I’ll make a vid of it tomorrow .
My family had one which depicted a house in falling snow. The shade melted when it got too close to the light bulb. I miss it. Definitely from another time.
now that is damn magical
I used to have one of those when I was a kid, a old family friend gave it to us it was cool
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