Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ407 A few examples of very Opalescent Colored Shade Pendants follow:
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Fancy Pendant with Giant Opalescent Blue Swirl Shade #MP2259C: At the moment this elegant pedant is on a very high ceiling so the total length is 64". Naturally, this chain can be shortened for normal ceiling height. The diameter of the basket is 14". The art glass shade is 9" long with a diameter of 7.5".
Very Rare Amber and Opalescent Pendant #MP71500B: c.1930. Detailed bronze fixture. Believe it or not, the photos do not do this magnificent lamp justice. The sparkle and depth of the design are incredible. Very special! Rewired and OK @100W.
Rare Pale Yellow Opalescent Pendant #MP101601B: The detailed solid brass fixture is actually more golden brown in color. The camera flash lightens the metal but it is important to see the detail. The total length of this fine old lamp is 18.5".
Bradley and Hubbard Pendant with a Hand Blown Opalescent Swirl Shade #MP102401A: c.1905. Brass and bronze high quality B & H fixture. Natural brown patina. The rare shade has a bottom diameter of 9". I tried to show its beauty in the photos. Amazing. This pendant has a length of 25.5".
Rare Hand Blown Swirl Vaseline Glass Pendant #MP111501E: The solid brass fixture has a deep brown patina. Ten inches is the total length of this lamp. The more true shade color can be found in the first photo at the edge of the ball. Note the beautiful swirl design and the point or place of contact for the hand blowing procedure.
Very Rare Vaseline Glass Pendant #MP101601D: The old brass fixture has a rich dark brown patina. The beauty of the shade is incredible. This lamp is 27.5" in length with a bottom shade diameter of 11.5". The second picture is my idea of a dramatic photo!
Very Large Opalescent Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Ball Shade Pendant #MP111501A: c.1910. The fixture is restored dark patina on solid brass. Rewired and OK @ 100 watts. The shade has a diameter of about 10". The last two photos show the point or place of contact for the hand blowing procedure.
Rare Opalescent Blue/Yellow Fleur de leis Pendant #MP122802C: This fine lamp is 17" in length and 9" in width. I took many photos of the shade so you can see the beauty. Note: This shade does have some scratches. Please do ask so I can clarify. Solid brass fixture.
Rare Opalescent Swirl Pendant #MP11203B: This fine lamp with its solid brass fixture measures 13.5" in length with a diameter of 8". Very hard to find shape to the art glass shade.
Opalescent Peach Pendant #MP71903B: VERY rare color and pattern on this old c.1880 original oil fixture shade. Beautiful. The color of a Cape Cod sunset at Skaket Beach! This lamp is 24.5" in length with a shade diameter of 7.5".
Opalescent Vaseline Swirl Pendant with Original Detailed Tassel #MP21105B: A jewel! The total length of this lamp is 24". The shade diameter is about 7". Solid brass fixture. Rewired.
Opalescent Cranberry Swirl Pendant #MP10804B: Solid polished brass fixture. The total length is 15.5". The diameter is 8.5".
Rare Opalescent Vaseline Swirl Pendant #MP92803D: c.1915-20. Solid brass fixture with rich patina. This very stunning lamp is 29" in length with a shade diameter of about 11".
Cranberry Opalescent Swirl Pendant #MP113002A: The solid brass fixture has a dark patina. There is delicate detail at the edge of the ceiling cap. This lamp is 24" in total length with a shade diameter of 5". The photos do show the depth and beauty of this fine Victorian shade.
Opalescent Cranberry Swirl Pendant #MP62003B: Beautiful! The detailed fixture is bright, polished brass. The total length of this fine pendant is 15.5". The shade diameter is about 8.5". Rare indeed.
Rare Opalescent Swirl Ball Pendant #MP12404B: Rich patina solid brass fixture. Beautiful hand blown art glass. About 26" in total length with a shade diameter of 9".
Vaseline Opalescent Swirl Pendant #MP2404A: Beautiful hand blown shade. The solid brass fixture has a rich brown patina. The total length of this lamp is 12.5". The shade has a diameter of 5".
Etched Cranberry Glass Pendant #MP61001G: c.1905. I am sure you can understand how rare and special this lamp is when you see the detail of the shade. It has a length of 27" from the ceiling. The shade bottom diameter is 14".
Rare Opalescent Stripe Crown Shade Pendant #MP052405B: c.1920. This beauty is about 9.5" in length with a shade diameter of 5". Hand blown.
Opalescent Vaseline Swirl Glass Pendant #MP121404D: c.1920's. This petite, art glass pendant is 8" in total length with a shade diameter of 5". Rare and beautiful. A lighting gem.
Opalescent Vaseline Swirl with Vertical "Straight Pull" Pendant #MP2404E: The design of this rare shade is almost straight. Most are twisted in the hand blowing process. It is unusual to find "straight pull". This lamp measures 7.5" in length with a shade diameter of 5".
Rare Opalescent Bulls Eye Pendant #MP052405A: A rare and fine example of art glass. Both superb quality and amazing clarity. This lamp is 19.5" in length with a shade diameter of 7". Solid brass fixture.
Very Rare Opalescent "Spider Glass" Pendant #MP10804C: c.1920's. Detailed brass fixture with deep patina. Amazing shade. The total length of this lamp is 24.5". It is 10" in diameter at the widest point. The shade measures 9.5" x 5.5".
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