E.K. 1972 Model 5040 Silver-Plated Decorative Table Lamp or Hollowware Base
Hollowware Base · E.K. (Maker/Manufacturer)
Pattern: Model 5040
Type
Hollowware Base
Maker
E.K. (Maker/Manufacturer)
Material
Silver-plated base metal (likely brass or pot metal underneath with a thin silver electroplate finish)
Dimensions
Base diameter approximately 15-20 cm, weight unverified
Description
An inspection view of the underside of a 1972 silver-plated decorative object or lamp base, marked with the maker's initials E.K., copyright, year 1972, and style number 5040. The piece displays a ribbed interior casting typical of twentieth-century plated hollowware and lighting fixtures, complete with a central mounting stem and handwritten collector or inventory notes.
Key Features
Clearly stamped 1972 production date, model number 5040, and maker initials E.K. paired with cast structural ribbing
Material & Composition
Silver-plated base metal (likely brass or pot metal underneath with a thin silver electroplate finish)
Finish & Decoration
Silver-plated industrial underside with visible ribbing and casting seams
Hallmarks & Stamps
Copyright symbol followed by E.K., year 1972, model number 5040, handwritten inventory or date markings
Construction Details
Die-cast metal base with central threaded mounting post and wire-routing hole, typical of mid-20th-century electric lamp manufacturing
Functional Features
Central threaded tube for securing a lamp fixture, offset wiring access hole, structural ribbing for rigidity
Handle & Grip Details
None applicable as this is the interior/underside base of a hollowware or lighting fixture
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial cast metal construction designed for functional durability rather than artisan hand-wrought luxury
Authentication Indicators
Impressed manufacturer stamps and date code are consistent with early 1970s commercial manufacturing standards
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely United States or Europe, manufactured utilizing mid-century mass-production casting techniques
Era & Period
Late 20th Century (1970s)
Age Estimate
Dated precisely by the 1972 stamp on the underside
Cultural Significance
Reflects the mass-production and interior decor trends of the 1970s, where functional decorative arts combined plated metals with internal electrical fittings
Condition Notes
Moderate tarnish, surface oxidation, wear to the silver plating on the interior, handwritten marker inscriptions, overall structurally intact Fair to Good condition
Value Estimate
Modest decorative value ranging from $20 to $50 depending on the completeness and aesthetic appeal of the upper portion of the object
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemical dips which can strip the thin silver electroplate over the base metal
Similar Pieces
Mid-20th-century silver-plated lamp bases and decorative hollowware by manufacturers such as EF Industries or Rembrandt
Interesting Facts
Items bearing simple initials like E.K. from the 1970s often originate from independent studios, specialty lighting workshops, or mid-tier decorative arts manufacturers of the period