Art Deco Uranium Glass Tulip Lampshade, Flower Light Shade, Vaseline Glass Tulipa, 55mm Fitter

This is an antique Art Deco uranium glass tulip lampshade featuring a stylized flower design with five undulating petals. Crafted in the early 20th century, the shade exhibits the characteristic yellow-green opalescent coloration and glows intensely under ultraviolet light.

Historically, uranium glass, also known as vaseline glass, was produced from the mid-19th century until the mid-20th century. During the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s, this material was highly favored for interior lighting due to its striking light-diffusing qualities and aesthetic appeal.

Features and details:
- Period: Early 20th century (circa 1920-1930)
- Style: Art Deco / Art Nouveau
- Dimensions: Diameter is 18 cm (7.08 inches); fitter collar diameter is 5.5 cm (2.16 inches); long petal length is 16 cm (6.3 inches); short petal length is 8 cm (3.15 inches).
- Material: Opalescent uranium glass (vaseline glass)
- Condition: Well-preserved antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The fitter rim is intact with typical minor manufacturing irregularities or slight fleabites from installation.

This piece is highly valuable for collectors of early 20th-century glassware and is ideal for the restoration or completion of period lamps.