{"title":"Antique and Vintage Glass Shades - 2 5\/8\"","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.vh-main,.vh-main-col,.vh-shell,body{background:#fff!important;}\n.vh-shade-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(8,1fr);gap:14px;align-items:end;margin:0 0 26px;}\n.vh-shade-grid a{position:relative;text-decoration:none;color:#000;text-align:center;}\n.vh-shade-grid a img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}\n.vh-tip[data-tip]:hover::after{\n  content:attr(data-tip);position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:100%;transform:translateX(-50%);\n  background:#506953;color:#f9faf2;font-family:Verdana,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:1.45;\n  width:230px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;z-index:50;margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;\n  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.3);white-space:normal;font-weight:normal;\n}\n.vh-tip[data-tip]:hover::before{\n  content:\"\";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:100%;transform:translateX(-50%);\n  border:7px solid transparent;border-top-color:#506953;z-index:51;margin-bottom:-6px;\n}\n@media(max-width:760px){.vh-shade-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)!important;}}\n@media(max-width:460px){.vh-shade-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)!important;}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;text-align:center;margin:6px 0 16px;\"\u003eShop by fitter size, or browse by the type of shade you need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vh-shade-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip=\"Electric lights were phased in as more areas acquired power, from the late 1880's through the turn of the century. Often a home would have both gas (upward-facing shades) and electric lights (downward-facing shades, 2 1\/4\u0026quot; fitter). This was called transitional lighting. These 2 1\/4\u0026quot; shades are still a standard size today.\" href=\"\/collections\/shades-2-25-fitter\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/antique-lamp-shade-2-1-4-inch.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"2 1\/4 inch fitter shade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 1\/4\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip='Some of the earliest gas fixtures, dating from 1840-1880, used a narrow flame to simulate candle light. These 2 5\/8\" shades fit antique and reproduction gaslight lamps, sconces, and chandeliers of this era.' href=\"\/collections\/shades-2-625-fitter\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/antique-lamp-shade-2-5-8-inch.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"2 5\/8 inch fitter shade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 5\/8\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip='3 1\/4\" glass shades are an uncommon size, but we are committed to providing the shades appropriate for the antique fixtures we reproduce.' href=\"\/collections\/shades-3-25-fitter\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/antique-lamp-shade-3-2-5-inch.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"3 1\/4 inch fitter shade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 1\/4\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip='Wider gas flame burners allowed more light to fill a room. Most period ceiling chandeliers, newel post lights, and gas lamps use 4\" fitter shades. Transitional fixtures typically have 4\" shades facing up and 2 1\/4\" electric shades facing down.' href=\"\/collections\/shades-4-fitter\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/antique-lamp-shade-4-inch.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"4 inch fitter shade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip=\"All of our 6\u0026quot; shades are blown into antique molds, then hand-finished. For translucent shades we use real opal glass, not clear glass sprayed white - you'll see the difference in warmth and subtle color.\" href=\"\/collections\/shades-6-fitter\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/antique-lamp-shade-6-inch.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"6 inch fitter shade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slip-shades\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/art-deco-slip-shade-glass-replacement_choice_2.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"Art Deco slip shades\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlip Shades\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"vh-tip\" data-tip=\"For almost 20 years, both gas and electric were on one fixture. Electricity wasn't always reliable, so gas was the back-up. This transitional lighting is still popular today, with up-lights for ambiance and down-lights for task or dining.\" href=\"\/collections\/matching-shade-sets\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/pair-of-vintage-glass-shades.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"Matching sets of glass shades\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching Sets\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceiling-bowls-misc-shades\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/vintage-glass-ceiling-bowls-replacement_choice.jpg?v=1781717496\" alt=\"Vintage glass ceiling bowls\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeiling Bowls,\u003cbr\u003eMisc. \u0026amp; Specials\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:start;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#222;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parts-kits-fitters\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/replacement-slip-shades-reproduction-glass-shades_choice.png?v=1781717496\" alt=\"Replacement slip shades and reproduction glass shades\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parts-kits-fitters\"\u003eMounting kits, parts, and fitter adapters.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAmerica's #1 Supplier of Vintage Art Deco Reproduction Light Shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe know accidents can happen, or sometimes pieces get lost, and finding that perfect piece can be a nightmare. That is also why we attempt to provide a wide variety of both standard and rare vintage lighting shades and glass bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn order to match historical appearance, some colored shades are made using a water-based dye or paint. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMany of our glass shades are made using original molds and methods. Both antique and reproduction shades sometimes contain small bubbles. These are historically accurate and not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:760px){div[style*=\"160px 1fr\"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}}\u003c\/style\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-7-diameter-diamond-design-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 7\" Diameter Diamond Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (061G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e061G\u003c\/font\u003e  Glass Shade Reproduction 7\" Diameter Diamond Design Ball Gas Shade 2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight coming through this shade is just gorgeous!  You'll be transported to the mid-19th century elegance.  This is a rare reproduction of a circa 1855 gas shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis shade is hand blown, hand cut, and hand trimmed, which gives a more authentic look than machine-made products.  They are 8% lead crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tHeight:  6 ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tDiameter:  7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tFitter Size:  2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese shades give the perfect ambiance to the early gas chandelier reproductions.  The design is a genuine recreation of an antique pattern which can be seen in the Dover reprint of the 1876 Mitchell Vance Catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCombine products to save on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995507138797,"sku":"061G","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/061G__7-Inch-Diameter-Diamond-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309805"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-7-diameter-fern-design-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 7\" Diameter Fern Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (0162G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e0162G  Glass Shade Reproduction 7\" Diameter Fern Design Ball Gas Shade with 2 5\/8\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAuthentic 8% lead crystal, free hand cut, neo-rococo shade.  This design is a genuine recreation of an antique pattern, and can be seen in the Dover reprint of the 1876 Mitchell, Vance Catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tYou'll notice a difference in the quality!  Hand cutting the glass shades gives fine lamps and fixtures the proper ambience compared to machine-cut or pressed glass shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tShade measures 7\" diameter, and the fitter size is 2 5\/8\".  The 7\" diameter shade is the correct size to wear our classical brass crown, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brass-crown-for-7-inch-ball-shade\"\u003e014CT\u003c\/a\u003e, pictured here also on a different shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur shopping cart estimates shipping charges, and we invoice for actual freight.  Combine products to save on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tApproximately 6 1\/4\" tall, 7\" in diameter, with a 2 5\/8\" fitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995507499245,"sku":"0162G","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/0162G__7-Inch-Diameter-Fern-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309806"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-7-diameter-four-points-design-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 7\" Diameter Four Points Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (0163G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e0163G\u003c\/font\u003e  7\" Diameter Four Points Design Ball Gas Shade 2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\" Fitter Reproduction Glass Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAuthentic 8% lead crystal, free hand cut, Neo-Rococo shade.  This design is a genuine recreation of an antique pattern, and can be seen in the Dover reprint of the 1876 Mitchell, Vance Catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tYou'll notice a difference in the quality!  Hand cutting the glass shades gives fine lamps and fixtures the proper ambiance compared to machine-cut or pressed glass shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tDiameter:  7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tHeight:  approximately 6 ¼\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tFitter Size:  2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLooks great topped with our brass crown \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brass-crown-for-7-ball-shade\"\u003e014CT\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur shopping cart estimates shipping charge, and we invoice for actual freight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995507532013,"sku":"0163G","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/0163G__7-Inch-Diameter-Four-Points-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309807"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-7-fan-design-mitchell-vance-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 7\" Fan Design Mitchell Vance Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (086G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e086G  Glass Shade Reproduction 7\" Fan Design Mitchell Vance Ball Gas Shade  2 5\/8\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis is a rare reproduction of a circa 1855 gas shade.  This shade is hand blown, hand cut, and hand trimmed, which gives a more authentic look than machine-made products.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThey are 8% lead crystal.  These shades give the perfect ambiance to the early gas chandelier reproductions.  This design is a genuine recreation of an antique pattern which can be seen in the Dover reprint of the 1876 Mitchell Vance Catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tShade measures 7\" diameter, about 6 1\/4\" high, and the fitter size is 2 5\/8\" in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t6 1\/4\" high X 7\" diameter; 2 5\/8\" fitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995509399789,"sku":"086G","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/086G__7-Inch-Diameter-Fan-Design-Mitchell-Vance-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309808"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-8-diameter-diamond-design-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 8\" Diameter Diamond Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (0182G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e0182G  Glass Shade Reproduction 8\" Diameter Diamond Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLight coming through this shade is just gorgeous!  You'll be transported to mid-19th century elegance.  This is a rare reproduction of a circa 1855 gas ball shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis shade is hand blown, hand cut, and hand trimmed, which gives a more authentic look than machine-made products.  They are 8% lead crystal, requiring skilled craftsmen to hand cut them...just as they would have been made over 100 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese shades give the perfect ambiance to the early gas chandelier reproductions - or an original, if you're fortunate enough to own one.  This design is a genuine recreation of an antique pattern which can be seen in the Dover reprint of the 1876 Mitchell Vance Catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMeasurements:  7\" tall by 8\" in diameter.  Fitter size is 2 5\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur shopping cart estimates shipping charge, and we invoice for actual freight.  Combine products to save on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tHeight:  7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWidth:  8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFitter Size:  2 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995511267565,"sku":"0182G","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/0182G__8-Inch-Diameter-Diamond-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309809"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-8-diameter-fern-design-ball-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 8\" Diameter Fern Design Ball Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (0184G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e0184G\u003c\/font\u003e  Glass Shade Reproduction 8\" Fern Design Ball Gas Shade 2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAuthentic 8% lead crystal, free hand cut, neo-rococo shade.  This size shade and fitter are indicative of the earlier gas light era, circa 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPerfect for your antique gas chandelier or lamp that has been converted to electricity (or not).  See our wonderful \u003ca href=\"\/products\/recreated-brass-crown-for-8-inch-ball-glass-shade\"\u003ebrass topper\u003c\/a\u003e for authentic additional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tHeight:  Approximately 7\" tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tDiameter:  8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tFitter Size:  2 \u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur shopping cart estimates shipping charges, and we invoice for actual freight.  Combine products to save on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995511300333,"sku":"0184G","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/0184G__8-Inch-Diameter-Fern-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309810"},{"product_id":"glass-shade-recreated-8-diameter-four-points-design-gas-shade-2-5-8-fitter","title":"Glass Shade Recreated 8\" Diameter Four Points Design Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter (0185G)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003e0185G Glass Shade Reproduction 8\" Diameter Four Points Design Gas Shade 2 5\/8\" Fitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAuthentic 8% lead crystal, rare wheel free hand cut, neo-rococo shade. Hand cutting isn't perfect, it's an art. Hand cut crystal gives the best ambiance for early lighting and gaslight reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tIt gives very fine \"gasoliers\" the perfect ambiance compared to machine cut shades. We recreated these based on an 1876 Mitchell, Vance catalog (Dover reprint).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tOur shopping cart estimates shipping charge, and we invoice for actual freight. Combine products to save on shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tApproximate Height: 7\", Max diameter: 8\", fitter size 2 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49995513364717,"sku":"0185G","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/0185G__8-Inch-Diameter-Four-Points-Design-Ball-Gas-Shade-2.625-Inch-Fitter.jpg?v=1779309811"}],"url":"https:\/\/jn2vnf-0i.myshopify.com\/collections\/shades-2-625-fitter.oembed","provider":"Vintage Hardware \u0026 Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}