{"product_id":"lovely-pair-of-americana-slip-shade-sconces-by-virden","title":"Lovely Pair of Americana Slip Shade Sconces by Virden (ANT-921)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eANT-921\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  Lovely Pair of Americana Slip shade sconces by Virden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese lovely reticulated sconces were made by Virden \u0026amp; Co ., Circa 1930+.  They contain marvelous shades which must have been made by Consolidated Lamp \u0026amp; Glass Co. who were the absolute best American shade makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tConsolidated Lamp \u0026amp; Glass Co of Corapolis, PA was one of America’s finest glass makers before and during the Great Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tUnfortunately....Consolidated went bankrupt no less than three times during the Great Depression.   They made outstanding consumer products i.e vases, bowls etc and most outstanding shades and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese Virden sconces were most likely made between 1931 and 1936.  They are cast aluminum with a red-bronze finish which is quite original and outstanding for it’s age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThese sconces have been completely re-wired, in our UL shop, with new sockets to conform to UL guidelines.  Each socket is capable of accepting a 100 watt bulb...but...we would recommend LED bulbs to protect the now older glass shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9” tall by 6 5\/8”wide.  They project into a room 4 1\/2”.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $ 950.00  Remarkable and very unusual Virden sconces with Consolidated Glass shades, UL re-wired $ 950.00....plus careful shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49997478985965,"sku":"ANT-921","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5799\/6269\/files\/ANT-921__b_Lovely_Pair_of_Americana_Slip_Shade_Sconces_by_Virden.jpg?v=1779310224","url":"https:\/\/jn2vnf-0i.myshopify.com\/products\/lovely-pair-of-americana-slip-shade-sconces-by-virden","provider":"Vintage Hardware \u0026 Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}