Unless you are a very experienced person in the field of antiques, it is very difficult to verify the authentication of antique lamps without spending an immense amount of time on the research of a particular antique lamp that you may have. There are many factors such as the material that the lamp is made of, the maker of the lamp, the type of lamp shade that is on the lamp, and the overall form and style of the lamp. All of these factors including several more have to put into consideration when trying to verify the authentication of any antique lamp.