Bought a couple of very heavy brass lamps (with shades) at the SPCA thrift shop.  While walking around with the lamps another lady wanted to check them out.  It makes you so certain that you are making the right choice when someone else wants your stuff!!  After bringing the lamps home, my neighbor immediately identified them as Stiffel lamps that are quite collectible!  Cleaned them up with some Brasso and they really shine.  I decided to surprise the boyz with a little modification to the shades for their apartment.  I added a little bling around the bottom of the shade and put something inside.  Hope they like them!!