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How to Make Victorian Lamp Shades
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The History Of Victorian Lamp Shades » Articlize – Article Directory
The design that has come to be called the Victorian lamp shade is composed of three fundamental parts: a metal wire-frame mesh with a distinctive profile, a fringe skirting that hangs on the lower, bottom edge of the frame, as well as a colored fabric that is put over the frame. Before the Victorian design became popular, glass shades were a de facto standard because most homes were powered by gas. Gas flames meant that fabric-based shades had too great a danger of catching on fire.
Instead, glass lamp shades were used to surround and protect the interior flame from drafts that may otherwise extinguish or displace the flame in a dangerous way. But with the advent of electrical lighting, there was no longer any need for glass shades, and many homes took on the Victorian fabric and beaded shades instead. However, glass lamp shades remained in use for their peculiar aesthetic qualities.
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Victorian glass pear drop shades need metal holder to fit lamp holder. Where do I buy?
The shades originally fitted into a metal holder with a circular hole in the middle for the lamp holder. 3 screws around the rim hold under the lip on the glass shade. The shades do not have a screw top just a small lip. They are heavy cut glass - 3
Try Christopher Wray Lighting Emporium.
http://www.christopher-wray.com/
The part you're after is usually called a 'Monks cap gallery'
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Old House Interiors VICTORIAN LAMPSHADES BY YVONNE, Long Beach, CA: (562) 420-8735, victorianlampshades.com Many frame styles; baroque designs and rich fabrics such as burn-out ... |
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Amber Tiffany Style Victorian Floor Lamp 18" Shade
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Amber Tiffany Style Victorian Floor Lamp 18" ShadeLowest New Price: USD 167.95Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.
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