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Early 20th Century Vaseline Glass Colour Changing Pendant
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Early 20th Century Vaseline Glass Colour Changing Pendant

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 November 2024 · Rupert Landen Antiques
This “Early 20th Century Vaseline Glass Colour Changing Pendant” found a buyer.

It was listed by Rupert Landen Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Really nice spiral shaped Vaseline glass pendant. The glass is hung from a brass cap to the top. The wonderful thing about this piece is the glass changes colour depending on the light and angle you look at it. This piece comes with a large bayonet bulb holder B 22.

st 3405

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Vaseline Glass Pendant Light to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA980506
Dealers Internal Reference
3405
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
Really nice spiral shaped Vaseline glass pendant. The glass is hung from a brass cap to the top.
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The wonderful thing about this piece is the glass changes colour depending on the light and angle you look at it.
Rupert Landen Antiques

This piece comes with a large bayonet bulb holder B 22.

st 3405

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this Vaseline Glass Pendant Light to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA980506
Dealers Internal Ref
3405
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Vaseline Glass Colour Changing Pendant

Archive II A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. View II
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Archive V A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. View V
Archive VI A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. View VI
Archive VII A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting. View VII
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Hartslock Bridleway
Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2018
Items For Sale 172
Items Sold 971
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
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Location: Hartslock Bridleway, Whitchurch on Thames , South Oxfordshire, RG8 7QX, United Kingdom
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A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting.
Early 20th century Vaseline glass colour changing pendant
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A teardrop-shaped color-changing vaseline glass pendant shade suspended from a brass fitting.
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  • ObjectPendant Lights
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialVaseline glass, brass
  • ColourYellow-Green
  • MotifsPear-shaped shade, Brass fixture, Opalescent tint
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

Early 20th century lighting transitioned from ornate Victorian designs towards cleaner Edwardian and Art Deco forms, often incorporating moulded or blown art glass shades paired with brass fixtures.

These fixtures typically combined hand-blown or pressed glass shadessuch as vaseline, opalescent, or cranberry glasswith metal components made from brass, bronze, or copper.

Authentic pieces often exhibit small manufacturing imperfections such as pontil marks, bubbles within the glass, and natural brass oxidisation, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

Hanging one as a focal point over a kitchen island or in an entryway adds historic character and a soft, diffused luminescence that complements both modern and traditional schemes.

Glass shades should be removed and gently washed in lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, while metal parts require careful dusting with a soft, dry cloth.
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