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A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights
Mark Davis Antiques
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A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights, the foliate rims above fluted bodies and “rose” centres, suspended on patenated brass chains, small rim chips

Circa 1920

16 ¼ inches diameter (41.5 cms) depth of bowl 7 inches (18 cms)

chain length 35 inches (89 cms) maximum

£875

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Opaline Glass Dish Lights to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA697817
Dealers Notes

Large store/

Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights, the foliate rims above fluted bodies and “rose” centres, suspended on patenated brass chains, small rim chips

Circa 1920

16 ¼ inches diameter (41.5 cms) depth of bowl 7 inches (18 cms)

chain length 35 inches (89 cms) maximum

£875

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Opaline Glass Dish Lights to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA697817
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A pair of circular, translucent white opaline glass ceiling light shades featuring moulded fluted patterns and scalloped rims.
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Archive I A pair of circular, translucent white opaline glass ceiling light shades featuring moulded fluted patterns and scalloped rims.

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Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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Mark Davis Antiques
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Location: 16 Fore Street, Kingsbridge , Devon, TQ7 1NY, United Kingdom
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A pair of circular, translucent white opaline glass ceiling light shades featuring moulded fluted patterns and scalloped rims.
A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights
Ref: SA697817
A pair of circular, translucent white opaline glass ceiling light shades featuring moulded fluted patterns and scalloped rims.
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Opaline glass lighting became widely popular in France and across Europe during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The translucent, semi-opaque finish was developed to mimic precious white porcelain while effectively diffusing harsh electric or gas lighting, making it a staple in domestic and commercial interior illumination.

Authentic period shades consist of hand-blown or pressed opaline glass, crafted by adding bone ash, tin dioxide, or fluorite to molten glass to create its signature milky opacity. Mounting hardware typically features solid brass, bronze, or blackened iron fixings and hanging chains.

Authentic opaline glass exhibits a soft, fiery translucency when held up to direct light, often producing an orange or pinkish rim halo. Period examples frequently show subtle manufacturing imperfections, polished pontil marks, or pressed moulding seams, alongside original patinated metal fittings.

Opaline dish shades provide neutral, glare-free light that blends well with contemporary, transitional, and period schemes. Mounting a pair in a hallway, dressing room, or kitchen pantry provides balanced overhead ambient lighting without visual clutter.

Wash glass components carefully using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive pads that could scratch the surface. Ensure metal fixings are unattached prior to washing and cleaned separately with a soft, dry cloth to preserve existing patina.
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