Custom curved glass lamp replacement panels- Not found on Ebay
Slag glass replacement panels are custom made in my studio one at a time. My custom slag glass panels are available flat or custom bent to match your existing curved lamp glass panel, frame size and profile. While some people feel they can find a matching panel on Ebay its impossible. Ebay slag glass panels are from lamps that couldn’t be sold. I love the idea of recycling old parts but cannibalizing 110 year old frames just to sell panels is wrong and becoming part of the “it you don’t use it loose it” generation. Besides trying to match a slag glass replacement panel from Ebay is like a golfer getting a hole in one three times in a row. The odds are near impossible because there were so many glass manufacturers in the early 1900’s making many slag glass lamp styles. The frames where made by hand making the panel fit unique. Even if you found a replacement slag glass panel on Ebay that fit for $20. I guarantee the glass density, texture, direction and thickness would not be correct and look like a patch. IF you do find one on Ebay send me a picture, if not I’m here to help.
Please note the above paragraph was populated with the work Ebay to help promote this page for search engine optimization. Move my site up for search engines and to save people from making purchase mistakes. Often people that spend $20 for a panel purchased on Ebay are asking me to re bend or cut it. Only to find out later it cost the same to make a new custom panel.
CURVED glass lamp replacement panels
For a perfect fit I require CURVED lamp glass metal shades to be shipped to me for many reasons. While sending just a panel can be cost effective it can also be problematic and cost you more. Understand most of my restoration work includes bent metal work and re wiring 110 year old lamps. Many of which have had past repairs and modifications that can be corrected.
- CURVED lamp glass panels were hand made which meant not every panel fit in every spot. Often original panels had to be modified to fit
- The metal frame arms and edges in most cases is also damaged
- Clients may not have the skills or tools to remove and install replacement panels
- Tabs are missing, off center or falling off
- Some tab style offers no forgiveness
- Original curved lamp glass panels may be bent in two directions
- In some cases production panels were not fully bent or perfect
- Brass U channel is wrapped around the curved lamp glass panels
- Not all original panels are perfect to start with (picture below)
While other glass repair people may not like spending 2 hours unboxing and re boxing shades. I don’t mind it and don’t charge extra. Sending me the lamp shade ensures you will not have installation issues or the risk of breaking the glass if installing it yourself. It’s just not worth the risk to save a few dollars on shipping. Again I’m here to perform quality work for clients that want the best restoration work.
FLAT glass lamp panels
Send your slag glass lamp panel repair pictures to: Len.Daley@yahoo.com
Questions please call me at 401-314-6005 (12-6ESTime) non Text#
I can best help you after you email pictures
To complete your quote for restoration if you include the following.
1. Pictures of both the inside and outside of the lamp.
2. The dimensions Length x Height.
3. The number of broken pieces.
4. Metal issues or glass issues I may not see in the pictures.