1920s Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Chromed Fitter, Floral Bellova Shade, Art Deco

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Offering a vibrant, decorated glass shade from the 20s or 30s (probably) by the esteemed Chezh manufacturer BELLOVA.

The shade's … Read more Offering a vibrant, decorated glass shade from the 20s or 30s (probably) by the esteemed Chezh manufacturer BELLOVA.

The shade's in excellent condition. The fitter was originally all chromed but the mid section now looks like a softer version of that plating, perhaps brushed chrome. This is simply the result of its being ignored for a while and left in circumstances where the chrome became compromised. I had a really strong old chrome polishing compound, Simonize to be exact, and was amazed to see the band around the top and around the shade spring entirely back to life. I rather like the contrast of the mid section and intend to leave it that way. You are free to polish the whole fitter out if you wish. As is typical with the fitters this old, the metal has a variety of cracks, mostly around the part that holds the shade in place. This is immaterial to the functioning of the light. As long as you don't screw in the three screws too tightly it will be "good to go" for a very long time. There is a porcelain socket outfitted with new heat-resistant wiring.

The superior, visually interesting design and colors propel this light to the status of "jewelry for the home."

Dimensions: Overall top to bottom, about 15 inches. The shade is about 7 inches wide at its widest point. The fitter is about 6 inches across at the top. This will be double-boxed to UPS specifications (and suitably insured) which of course adds to the price (large box). See less