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A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights
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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.

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SA697817
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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.

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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.

A Pair 0f Opaline Dish Lights

Archive II A pair of circular, translucent white opaline glass ceiling light shades featuring moulded fluted patterns and scalloped rims. View II
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
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16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
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.
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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  • ObjectCeiling Light Shades
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOpaline Glass, Brass
  • ColourMilk White
  • MotifsFluted moulding, Scalloped rim, Brass mounting clips, Concentric ribbed pattern
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 41.5 cm (16 in) x D 41.5 cm (16 in)

A pair of 1920 Art Deco ceiling light shades take the form of circular opaline glass dishes in milk white. Each dome features a moulded fluted pattern radiating from a rose centre toward a scalloped rim, secured with small brass mounting clips around the edge. The translucent white glass has a smooth finish with visible ageing marks including small rim chips. Measuring 18 cm high, 41.5 cm wide and 41.5 cm deep, these French Chateau style dishes are designed for ceiling suspension in a living room, hallway or dining area, providing diffused overhead illumination. The matching pair showcases consistent geometric fluting and concentric ribbed patterns across both milk white glass bowls. Dark patinated brass hardware fixes the shades at the edges, contrasting with the pale translucent body. The shallow dome profile sits flat when mounted, making them suitable for period interiors needing classic period lighting fixtures.

FAQs

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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