Pale Blue Lamp Shades

Melon 10 inch Lampshades

Pale Blue Lamp Shades is a pleasing neutral option for antique and vintage lamps. This melon shape lampshade, is an antique style, originally used in America, on oil lamps, during the mid to late 19th century. Satin white brightens to a pale blue mist around shade bottom provides a soft light. Made in America

Pale Blue Lamp Shades Made in USA Fitter: 10" Height: 6-1/4" Use with lamp chimney More Melon Lampshades: White LampShade Decorated Melon Shade Satin White Lampshade

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These glass lamp shades are made in the traditional manner that was used by American manufacturers from the 1800s into the 1900s. They are handblown in a melon shape mold by skilled craftsmen. In this historic process two lampshades are blown together as one unit. The center of this unit is then cut in half thereby creating 2 individual shades. Cutting them apart creates a slightly rough base, this is not a flaw. As this process uses authentic glass blowing techniques the glass may exhibit minor imperfections representative of old glass. 

This shade receives a pale blue blush at base of shade, then undergoes a secondary firing to permanently set the color.  Satin finish. Glass-thickness can slightly vary, mildly affecting size and weight of lampshade. If needing a pair please order together to assure match. These shades are uniquely American made.

Install information on 10" lamp shades

• Use this shade style with a shade ring, tripod or spider for support.
• The support portion of the shade-holder should correspond to the shade's fitter size.
• Shade-fitter size is the outside diameter of the lampshade base. It is typically slightly less than 10" and often varies from shade to shade as shades are created by hand.
• This 10" size is commonly seen on 9" - 10-1/2" height lamp bases.