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Early American Sheffield Spindle Light Fixture (4-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1912 An early original light fixture fully decorated in the Sheffield pattern with matched bell
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hollywood, FL
Early Cedric Hartman American modern polished chrome desk lamp with "pharmacy" shade that is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rare Early American Art Deco Lamp by Walter Kantack
By Walter Kantack
Located in Hoboken, NJ
height with finial, 14 ½ in. diameter (shade). A rare early American Art Deco piece, museum worthy.
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Vintage 1920s American Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Early 20th Century American Metal Bankers Desk Lamps, 1920
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of early 20th century bankers lamps. Each with metal shades, square stems and
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Late 19th/Early 20th Century American Swing-Arm Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Three-arm buillotte-form lamp made of solid patinated bronze. Holds 3 standard-size bulbs. Lamp can be adjusted to different positions. Lamp is supported by a weighted round, footed ...
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps
Pair of Early American Five-Light Sconces
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of early American five-light candelabra sconces, circa 1910. Bronze; original patina. Wired
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Vintage 1910s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 / set
Early American Silver Sconce Pair with Cherubs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
exceptional, and its subject matter, in the Rococo Revival style, is quite charming.
We find that early
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Antique Late 18th Century American Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$5,800 / set
Early 20th Century English or American Holophane Dish Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Mounted with antiqued brass fittings. Currently electrified for the UK.
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
American Arts
Crafts Chandelier, Slag Glass, Nautical Design, Early 20th c
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Arts & Crafts Chandelier with Slag Glass, nautical design with sailboats & seashore
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Cut Glass Lamp, American
Located in Bronx, NY
This dramatic cut glass lamp is a superb example of the superior quality of American
cut glass
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$3,000
Pair of American Cast Iron Entry Lights
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large American cast iron entry lights with scorlling bases and ornate cast frames for glass
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,500 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Hanging Theater Bowls
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
. The bowls are completely opaque, so all lighting is reflected up to ceiling.
Minor chipping on top
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Early 20th Century North American Egyptian Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
$7,500 / set
GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORI
Located in New York, NY
GILDED CAST BRASS AMERICAN CYLINDER LANTERN CIRCA 1920, WITH ORIGINAL GLASS INSERT
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique American Pan Light Fixture ‘Four-Light’
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unusual American light fixture with Sheffield pattern and original high-low finish, circa 1918. The
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Early Bradley
Hubbard Sconce with Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful
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Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Brass
Striking Early Electric Crystal Pendant Fixture
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
A crystal pendant fixture with an unusual form for the period. The frame is silver plate with three interior lights. Visible repairs on one of the spears and on the bottom cup, as sh...
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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver
20th.C American Industrial Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A good example of an early American industrial light ,completely restored with green painted shaft
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
American Arts
Crafts Windmill Chandelier
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A bronze chandelier with windmills and farm scenes silhouetted on bright yellow art glass.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
American Six Arm Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
American Six Arm Cut Crystal Chandelier(426)
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1920s American Articulated Wall Lamp by Faries Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American articulated wall sconce by Faries fixture with copper flush finish and mercury glass
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Iron
Impressive Pair of Tall Verdigris Bronze American Art Deco Lamps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tall Verdigris bronze American Art Deco lamps.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
American Brass and Crystal Gasolier, circa 1850
Located in Alexandria, VA
This gas-burning fixture was converted to electricity in the early 20th century. The brass frame is
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
American Modernist Copper and Silver Plate Table Lamp, 1920
s
Located in New York, NY
Modernist American Silverplate and Copper, 2 Light Table Lamp.
THe Orb Shaped Lamp is layered
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Early 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
A Fine Antique American E.F. Caldwell Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier, Circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Fine & rare antique American E.F. Caldwell silvered bronze Neoclassical chandelier embellished
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Early 20th Century American Samoan Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
American Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Harp and Parrot Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Looking for all the world like a birdcage, this lamp radiates ambience. With a low-wattage bulb in it, or dimmed in the evening, you'll be transported. On the other hand, you can u...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Period Silver Plated Torchere Floor Lamp, American, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
. American. circa 1920 Professionally rewired and re-silvered.
Measures: Height 63.75", diameter of shade
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Antique American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce, Multiple Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Early 20th Century American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce with green enamel shade. In
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Special, "Best of" American Floor Lamp, Nickel-plated with Chinoiserie Shade
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Not many floor lamps are deserving of the Decorum Full Restoration Service, but for this one there was never a question. Every aspect of it is a winner, from the arrow bridge arm to...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Arts
Crafts Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915. A lovely (and rare) pair of sconces in the style of American Arts
Crafts
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
$530 / set
Art Deco Era American Hand-Wrought Candles Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
candles. As I bought it in the U.S., and the electrical components are (were) American, I suggest a US
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique American Theater Gilded Tin Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American theater gilded tin wall sconces. Newly rewired.
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
$2,800 / set
Pair of 2 Arm American Art Deco Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass 2 arm sconce with sunburst detail in the center, scroll motif surrounds central design and is cast to appear "hand hammered". Cast ornaments with star hang below each arm....
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,575 / set
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hand-Cast Bronze Three-Light Sconces, America
Located in Alexandria, VA
These hand-cast bronze sconces are faithful copies of Louis XVI neoclassic originals. The detail is rich and deeply cast. There is a real commanding presence to these sconces. We can...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wallpaper Roller Lamp c. 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
example of early 20th century craftsmanship with it's carved wooden patterning in a simple refined rustic
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of lovely floor lamps in a "Green-ish/Yellow-ish" color. Handmade in hardwood. Sturdy and tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Brass Three-Light Chandelier with Nuart Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Brass
Painted Gesso Light with Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
” diameter x 58” total height (drop adjustable)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Gesso, Glass
Arts and Crafts Brass Table Lamp
Located in Woodstock, NY
Tall, single lamp, from the Arts and crafts period. Solid brass cylinder body, with hand hammered brass top plate. Commonly referred to as "Trench Art", produced by soldiers, during ...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Chandelier with Vine and Leaf Quezal Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
” with 2 1/4”fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat
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Early 20th Century North American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Table Lamps Pair Classical Modern patinated bronze Columns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of classical modern patinated bronze column table lamps.
New sockets and rewired
Shades not included
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Frederick Cooper Metal and Wooden Lamps, Pair
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Cookeville, TN
A pair of Frederick Cooper lamps featuring waxed walnut and antique brass finished metal enhancements. New socket interiors and gold cords have been added. The square base supports t...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,871 / set
Craftsman Iron Gas Fixture with Green Slag Glass
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This early original American Craftsman style fixture in iron features emerald green slag glass
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Federal Style Formal Brass Chandelier, Steuben Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Steuben (signed) Shades: 5” by 5” with 2 1/4”fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Near Pair of Pacific Electric Adjustable Floor Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully elegant examples of early American electric lighting. These two similar standing floor
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Antique Early 1900s Floor Lamps
$2,300 / item
Eight-Light Octopus Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,845 / item
Brass 4 Light Pan with Etched Shades and Center Bowl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
47” total height drop adjustable
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Poly Chrome Finish 5 Candle Chandelier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
” body only / adjustable drop)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and
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Early 20th Century North American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Five-Arm Cast Brass Chandelier with Original Etched Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
: 5.25” by 5.25” with 2 1/4”fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Brass
Classical Grand Brass Four Arm with a Touch of Beaux Arts
Located in Minneapolis, MN
acid etched shades: with 2 1/4” fitter.
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects
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Early 20th Century North American Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Two Light, Combination Gas And Electric
Located in Austin, TX
Combination Gas and Electric, turn of the Century, Gas Up and Electric down, Lighting fixture
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants
$950 / item
6 Light Bare Bulb with Cast Bobeches
Located in Minneapolis, MN
standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 18” diameter x 35 1/2” total height
We find that early antique
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
6 Candle Polychrome Pendant
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Edison base
Dimensions: 32” wide x 66” drop (adjustable) x 5” deep
We find that early vintage
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,565 / item
1920s Cast Five-Light Chandelier with Down-Lights
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful design with rich patina and original red polychrome touches. Measures: 15" H x 20" W x 20" D x 28.5" Total H with chain and canopy.
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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Large 1900-1910 Entry Fixture
Located in Prescott, AZ
Classic lines on this large entry fixture. Shade itself is 14 inches long and 12 inches wide.
Globe is frosted on the inside and smooth on the outside.
Can handle up to 200 watts.
...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants
Mission/Craftsman 5 Shade Drop Chandelier with Nuart Ruby
Carnival
Glass Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, fits 2 1/4” fitter)
We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat
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Early 20th Century North American Mission Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large-Scale 1920s Spanish Revival Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful 1920s pendant light with fine casting and original polychrome finish. Measures: 30" H x 14" W x 14" D x 42.75" Total H with chain and canopy.
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Early 20th Century North American Tudor Chandeliers and Pendants
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Solid brass chandelier with eight arms. Hand restored and rewired.
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Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of early American lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 462 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of early American lighting now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of early American lighting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of early American lighting made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of early American lighting over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Tiffany Studios and Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Early American Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of early American lighting at 1stDibs is $2,074, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $54,000 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Early American Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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