I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years have never got my hands on a rare one like this. There are large newly made mirrored lamps out there… but this is the largest original mirrored I. P. Frink reflector we have ever seen. The diameter of this decagon is almost four foot. […]
Stroll the Hudson River’s newest park… Have lunch, a beer, catch a waterfront concert, festival or even a car show on the Green… Then go antiquing.
New York’s newest waterfront park is finished and opened to the public yesterday. Here’s a view of our 150 year old landmark brick building from the park. It’s the new home of Radio Guy Antiques and the Early Electrics Showroom. The whole building is packed with treasures. We like this view best but if you turn around… […]
Our Peekskill Showroom Was Boarded By Pirates
AAARRR! Anything can happen on the Peekskill Waterfront! Early today a couple strolled into our new showroom calling themselves Pirates. They were dressed the part and claimed that their ship was docked right outside… “We just sailed up from Florida”. I had to take this picture because proof would be needed. By the end of […]
Large Dramatic Theater Lobby Chandelier
We love early masonic lodge, playhouse and theater lighting. I’m guessing this one is from the 1920s. The interiors of these buildings were as theatrical as the stage productions themselves. They are always over the top dramatic. This example has an over sized central frosted glass acorn shade. The decorative body of the lamp is […]
Super Rare I.P. Frink, Ten Light Chandiler
I’ve been doing this a while and in all the years have never got my hands on a rare one like this. The double mirrored ring of reflectors has a 36 inch diameter. The original fuel tank holds 10 lamps and is crafted from ten 3 inch diameter brass tubes. Each joint is mitered to […]
Guess who lit up Peekskill’s Newest Flagship Restaurant?
It would be a lie to say that Early Electrics lighting stole the show at Westchester’s newest restaurant opening. We did help but the real star was Louie Lanza’s Hudson Room itself. Perfectly located in Peekskill’s Artist’s District and right next to the historic Paramount Theater… this large bright exciting space is filled with surprises. […]
Born on the 4th of July!
Peekskill’s historic waterfront district was alive with activity. Thousands from all over Westchester New York were drawn to one of the Hudson Rivers largest firework displays. It seemed like the perfect time to open our doors. The new showroom has a front row seat on the river and the street was packed. We were almost […]
Early Electrics on the Hudson – Spring 2014 Update
For those of you who have been calling and emailing… We are working as fast as we can. EarlyElectrics.com and radio-guy.com will soon have a fitting home for their showroom gallery, workshop and design studio. At this moment the 1880′s landmark building is finished and we are just starting to dust off and set things […]
Whimsical Hand-Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier
This large impressive 1800’s lamp is 64 inches tall and 40 inches wide. When it comes to lighting we normally look for simple and industrial but sometimes whimsical is just right. This is a fine example of the blacksmiths art. Every part is hand hammered. The fact that the left and right sides match is […]
Rethinking Industrial Lighting
For years Early Electrics has pioneered the repurposing of industrial lighting in homes, shops and restaurants. For us the hunt for early utilitarian lighting can go back to the gas era. Some of our most unique finds were made well before the turn of the century. The trick is converting the lamp to electricity with […]
