Opal Glass Shades
White Oil Lamp Shades are a classic style used to top many antique lamps. These opal glass shades provide excellent illumination. When lit, the snowy white glass provides a functional light that satisfies both task and accent lighting needs. In addition, the glossy finish is easy to care for as it is both durable and long lasting. These are very useful shades complementing simple and ornate decorating styles. Use these white oil lamp shades with any style or period. Ideal on nickel, brass and glass lamps. 10 inch fitter fits many 19th and early 20th century lamps.
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These Opal Glass Shades are made in USA. Skilled craftsmen hand-blow each shade. Due to the nature of any hand-blown glass, slight imperfections may naturally occur. 2 shades are handblown together as one. Glass is then cut in half, creating 2 shades. The cut separation makes the base a little rough, this is not a flaw. This glass is both beautiful and luminous offering a a smooth, quiet appearance.
Measuring 10" white oil lamp shades
- Shade-fitter is the bottom edge diameter of lampshade. This measurement is typically slightly less than 10".
- Shade-fitter sits in shade ring, tripod or spider for support.
- Opening in shade-holder, where shade sits, will be the fitter size.
- 10" fitter lampshades proportionally fit: 9" - 10-1/2" lamp bases. Occasionally they are seen on taller lamps.
- Lampshades are blown glass. Glass blowing techniques can cause slight differences in glass-thickness. These differences can affect bottom diameter and weight of lampshade.
- If needing a pair please order together to assure match.