Melon Student Glass Lamp Shade, White 10-inch

Glass Oil Lamp Shade

White Melon Lampshades provide excellent light output on antique and vintage lamps. The milk glass glows when lit providing both outward and downward task lighting. This glass lamp shade has an embossed, melon shape with ruffled top. If you are looking for a white shade but something a little different, this lamp shade is a great choice. Made in America.

White Melon Lamp Shades Made in USA Fitter: 10" Height: 6-1/4" Top: 4-1/2" Use with lamp chimney More White 10" Lampshades: Satin-white Melon Shade Decorated Melon 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 shaped 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 is white glass with a glossy 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.