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Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants
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Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century pair of opaline glass pendants

With brass and copper different shaped light galleries this pair of light pendants have identical glass opaline shades. Giving of a soft glow these lights would look highly decorative situated in stylish rooms. Unwired lights one with original chain and one without.

These lights are unwired but can easily be installed by a professional to suit needs. The lighter colour gallery is without chain.

Size: H 15” x W 8” x D 8”

Origin: English

Date: 1920 - 1940

Condition: Aged

Aged naturally over time, these are well used lights. The glass is close to mint, the galleries show a deep patina. One gallery (the lighter one on the left is without chain) The one on the right (darker one is with fixed original chain). Both lights are unwired but can be fitted by a professional.

Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail and paper in more detail.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

All electrical items sold by The House of Antique must be fitted by a certified professional.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
20.4cm (8.03")
Depth
20.4cm (8.03")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated these Opaline Glass Pendant Lights to the 1920s.

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SA1240896
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pair of pendants
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Early 20th Century pair of opaline glass pendants
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With brass and copper different shaped light galleries this pair of light pendants have identical glass opaline shades.
The House of Antiques

Giving of a soft glow these lights would look highly decorative situated in stylish rooms. Unwired lights one with original chain and one without.

fig 1. A pair of early twentieth century opaline glass pendant lights featuring milk-white glass shades and aged brass galleries with suspension chains.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants

These lights are unwired but can easily be installed by a professional to suit needs. The lighter colour gallery is without chain.

Size: H 15” x W 8” x D 8”

Origin: English

Date: 1920 - 1940

Condition: Aged

fig 2. A pair of early twentieth century opaline glass pendant lights featuring milk-white glass shades and aged brass galleries with suspension chains.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants

Aged naturally over time, these are well used lights. The glass is close to mint, the galleries show a deep patina. One gallery (the lighter one on the left is without chain) The one on the right (darker one is with fixed original chain). Both lights are unwired but can be fitted by a professional.

fig 3. A pair of early twentieth century opaline glass pendant lights featuring milk-white glass shades and aged brass galleries with suspension chains.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants

Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail and paper in more detail.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 4. A pair of early twentieth century opaline glass pendant lights featuring milk-white glass shades and aged brass galleries with suspension chains.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Pair of Opaline Glass Pendants

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

All electrical items sold by The House of Antique must be fitted by a certified professional.

Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
20.4cm (8.03")
Depth
20.4cm (8.03")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated these Opaline Glass Pendant Lights to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240896
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPendant Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / Early 20th Century
  • MaterialOpaline Glass, Brass
  • ColourWhite, Aged Brass
  • MotifsOpaline glass shades, Brass gallery tops, Chain suspension, Stepped profile
  • SizeH 38.1 cm (15 in) x W 20.4 cm (8 in) x D 20.4 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Opaline glass originated in France during the nineteenth century and gained widespread popularity across Europe in the early twentieth century. It was prized for its opaque, milky appearance, which effectively diffused gas and early electric light to reduce harsh glare in residential and commercial spaces.

Lighting fixtures from this period typically feature hand-blown opaline or milk glass shades paired with metal galleries constructed from brass, copper, or bronze. Suspension elements generally consisted of solid metal rods or heavy-gauge chain links.

Authentic period lights exhibit subtle variations in glass thickness, hand-finished rim edges, and natural oxidisation or patina on the metal galleries. Original brass elements often feature set-screws designed to secure the shade to the gallery.

A pair of opaline glass pendants can be installed over a kitchen island, dining table, or long hallway to provide balanced, glare-free ambient lighting. Their simple geometric form complements both traditional period schemes and contemporary minimalist spaces.

Glass shades should be removed from metal fittings and washed carefully using warm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive pads. Metal galleries and chains should be dusted with a soft, dry cloth to preserve their aged patina without applying chemical polishes.
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