Overview
This is a classic 'tulip' or 'ball' style lamp shade, featuring a soft acid-etched frosted finish and a delicate ruffled rim.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Victorian-Style Frosted Satin Glass Ruffled Lamp Shade
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Story
Gas lighting revolutionized the 19th-century home, but the naked flames were often blindingly bright and flickered unpleasantly.
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, shades like this were the bread and butter of legendary firms like the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company or Fenton Art Glass.
Condition & Value
The frosted finish appears well-preserved without significant staining or 'ghosting.' There is a visible mold seam, which is a standard manufacturing characteristic of… Value for individual shades is driven by the 'fitter' size (the diameter of the bottom opening) and the rarity of the shape.
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