Looking for one of these for a reasonable price, ideally unused

Thanks, Maxim

Good luck, Robert. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Something "modern" in my experience but there's a small chance they are antique. These are copies of Westinghouse ornamental fixtures as could have been made by King. GEs have a much different canopy.

I would love to return it for sure! But I got the lamp with a special discount as the son of the owner from the store sold it to me at the back of the store, and I think it was the only one left. It only costed me 10 dollars, so ... maybe I can repair it as stated? I will try later on, but for now I think I will look for a new one too which might be sold not too far off from that store.

I will not be able to make it due that I have hip surgery coming up.  Sorry, John.

Position the contact correctly and solder some solid wire between it and the screw shell to hold it like that while you are working on it. Stuff some high temp & non conductive cement into the hole (but not enough to get to the lamp stem tube inside), shape it and let it dry

Not a big deal. I personally just would solder a length of soft silicone wire to the base contact to run the lamp, in the case it is somewhat valuable.

This has nothing to do with UV exposure, just learn how lamp stem and base are made using something disposable like a regular incandescent lamp.

The lamp obviously is used but looks to be still in workable condition. It all depends on the price paid, of course. If paid $100 for this, I of course will feel cheated, on the other hand something like $10 may be well OK.

I would say return it if the lamp was advertised to be in New condition. Otherwise, mend and repair as needed, but ask for a discount for the defect / damage. My opinion anyway.

Congrats on your new (to you  ) Lifeguard!

I have not been on here much lately but I am still here!  I have a MASSIVE collection and it still keeps growing!
There are several members that are coming to my farm this coming Saturday December 6 for a “swap meet” and to just play with lights.  Kev from UK will be here, as well as a few local/regional collectors in USA.  Y’all please feel free to come.  Text me at (706) 318-8000 for info and address.