He did not seem to care that much. For him, it wasn't the authenticity so much as the ambiance that was important. He wanted things that really gave him the feel of being in the ocean, not necessarily stuff that was authentic. The funny thing was that some of his more authentic nautical lamps would actually be worth something. Antique ships lights are in high demand from collectors. There has never been more nostalgia for an age than there is for the age of sail. Between would-be pirates, rich day sailors, surfers, and all the other beach bums and ocean bums, there is a huge market among collectors for nautical lamps, compasses, charts, and other collectibles.