Antique Glass Lampshades

All glass shades are guaranteed as old. SETS OF SHADES CANNOT BE BROKEN. Price given is for the set. Small chips on the holder that do not affect the security of the glass or are hidden behind the holder will not be mentioned. Chips that are 1/6” or greater will be noted and none of our shades will have cracks. Irregularities in etching and straw and mold marks (all things that occurred naturally in older glass production) will not be mentioned unless we consider them exceptionally unattractive.

DEFINITION OF GLASS TERMS;
Single etched, also called transfer-etch or decal etched: this is the quick and dirty type of etching. It will be either an etched image on a clear field (not so good) or a clear image on an etched field (better). The etch will be shallow, have fairly well defined edges, and often show a seam where the transfer resist had met and over-lapped.
Double etched, also known as acid etched or deep etch.: this will be an etched image on an etched field with no areas of clear (more desirable). Edges of image will be crisp and well defined.
Pressed: the design will be cast into the glass and raised above it. Sometimes pressing and etching will be combined.
Fitter or shade mount: this is the place where the shade attaches to the lamp. It will either be a lip fitter, meaning a rolled lip of glass meant to be held by screws, or a straight fitter. A straight fitter rests in a ring or cups without any screws.