Vintage hobnail milk glass lamp shade
hobnail glass lamp shade, often made of white milk glass. Key features include: Design: Characterized by a pattern of raised bumps, or hobnails, across the surface. Material: Typically made of opal or milk glass, sometimes clear glass over opal. Style: Popular since the late 1800s, with a resurgence in the 1950s. Usage: Used as a shade for lamps, particularly oil lamps and vintage-style lighting. Sizes: Available in various sizes, with fitter sizes (the diameter of the opening that fits onto the lamp) commonly around 7 or 10 inches. Construction: Often hand-blown, with a crimped or plain top edge. Aesthetic: Provides a timeless, elegant look and diffuses light softly. Restoration: Favored for restoring antique lamps*this shade has a chip on top ruffle see picture