What is a hurricane lamp shade?
One of the most prevalent types of antique lighting are hurricane lamp shades. Their graceful curves and elongated shape have made them a highly sought after antique part by many. They remind people of a simpler time in American lives and are still used in many households.
How do you measure a hurricane lamp shade?
Hurricane glass shades are commonly used on chandeliers and wall sconces. Measure the holder or cup will measure inside edge to inside edge. The glass itself is called a 1 5/8″ fitter. Look under the 1 5/8″ FITTER, CHANDELIER GLASS or HURRICANE categories for this style.
How much are gone with the wind lamps worth?
The lamp and nonmatching shade are worth around $195. If it was a complete oil-burning lamp with a matching base and shade, it would be worth around $350 to $375, less if electrified.
What is a student shade?
Table lamps with glass shades are generally referred to as student lamps and their shades are referred to as student lamp shades. Student shades are known for their overall general shape; wide fitter on the bottom, bulbous body, neck and top.
What can you burn in an oil lamp?
Butter, tallow or fish oil can be burned for a smoky light. Sesame oil and peanut oil are popular oils for burning, but the cleanest burning oil is olive oil. We do not recommend burning olive oil in a conventional kerosene lamp or lantern; but you can make or retrofit an olive oil lamp of your own!
What is the fitter on a glass lamp shade?
The fitter is the outer diameter of the lip which is inserted into the fixture’s shade holder. This will measure a little less than the fitter size so it can fit into the shade holder of the same measurement. The height of a glass shade is taken from the base of the fitter lip to the bottom of the shade.
What is a harp lamp shade?
A lamp harp is the component of a lamp to which the lamp shade is attached. It typically comes in two separate parts, a saddle which is fastened under the lamp socket, and the harp itself which consist of a lightweight frame attached to the saddle at its lower end and extending upwards to a point above the bulb.
Why is it called a Gone With the Wind lamp?
They were produced by several glass companies and circulated during the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Surprisingly, however, the lamps were renamed thus, “Gone With The Wind,” when they were used on the set of the movie in 1939 with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.
How do you measure a glass shade for a fitter?
To determine the correct size glass shade, simply measure the inner diameter of the shade holder (fitter) on your fixture. Common diameters for shade holders are: 2¼”, 3¼”, 4″, 6″, 10″ and 12″. Select a shade with a corresponding fitter diameter.