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Reverse Painted Lamp at The Antique Lamp Co.

Reverse Painted Dome Shades
with standard top holes

The advent of electricity in the early 20th century brought a new art form: table lamps with reverse painted shades. Artistic scenes were hand-painted on the inside of translucent glass shades with as much care as if done on a canvas. The images could be most appreciated when illuminated. Reverse-painted lamps were originally marketed for the upper middle class and wealthy clients. Almost all of the value of such lamps is in the shade with the quality and detail of the painting significantly influencing the value, both then and now.

Early Electric Table Lamp Diagram for a Reverse Painted Shade at The Antique Lamp Co.

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Please note: Colors and images can vary from the photographs because each shade is individually hand painted. In general, colors tend to be brighter than those pictured.

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Part No. Description Bottom
Diameter
Height Top Inside
Diameter
Price Each Add to
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B08363 Poppies based on a Handel decoration 12" 61/2" 211/16" $96.00
B08365 Hydrangeas 12" 61/2" 211/16" $112.00
B08367 Rose blossoms based on a Handel decoration 12" 61/2" 211/16" $102.00
B08377 Rose blossoms based on a Handel decoration 14" 61/2" 211/16" $138.00
D64705 Cranberry & pink roses 14" 7" 11/8" $316.00
B08362 Poppies based on a Handel decoration 16" 7" 35/16" $175.00 Temporarily
Unavailable
B08364 Hydrangeas 16" 7" 35/16" $155.00 Temporarily
Unavailable
B08366 Rose blossoms based on a Handel decoration 16" 61/2" 211/16" $175.00 Temporarily
Unavailable
B08379 B08379 Ocean scene with sea gulls based on a Handel decoration 16" 7" 35/16" $185.00
B08381 B08381 Winter scene with owls based on a Handel decoration 16" 7" 35/16" $185.00

Paint-Your-Own Shades
Bristol Domes for Painting
Shade No. Bottom
Diameter
Price Add
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Cap Set No. Price Add
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H85-9220-CB 8" $44.00 H87-9220-CS $8.25
H85-0067-CB 93/4" $55.00 H87-0067-CS $9.00
H85-0702-CB 12" $101.00 H87-0702-CS $12.00
H85-2412-CB 12" $77.00 H87-2412-CS $8.50
H85-2414-CB 14" $101.00 H87-2414-CS $9.00
H85-0704-CB 16" $160.00 H87-0704-CS $12.00

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