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Vase caps and apertures

Vase caps and apertures, which cover the opening at the top of a lampshade.

Cast Brass Vented Vase Caps
The advantage of these vase caps is that they allow the heat that usually builds up under the lampshade to escape, thereby lessening the likelihood of glass cracking and also adding to the life of the bulb. Most genuine Tiffany lampshades were equipped with a ventilated vase cap. There are stamped brass vase caps available on the market which are much lighter weight than these caps, but at higher prices. Why not have the best at lower prices? Why not indeed! The caps can be darkened with any of several patinas. We recommend #7357 Brass Black.
Brass Vase Caps
For use on shades without a crown. 1/8 I.P. pipe will slip through. Can be used double, (one inside and one outside) to eliminate soldering, or can be used in combination with our #6600 Cross Bar. Unless otherwise noted, these are unfinished brass and can be used "as is" or darkened to suit. The shapes of the different sizes differ slightly. The illustration is a general representation.
Brass Plated Aperture Caps
These brass rings are turned under 1/8" and can be used as a vase cap on some of the very small shades. They also can be used as a washer on top of the larger lamp bases to cover up the foundry marks. Several other uses may suggest themselves to you, and we'd like to hear about them. The hole will slip over standard threaded nipples.
Antique Brass Finish Steel Canopy Kit, 5 1/4" dia
Installs easily as replacement for ceiling fixture. Has a hook and convenience outlet, enabling you to remove and change fixtures from room to room, or even to your local pawn shop.
$7.89, 3 for $21.30, 6 for $37.86
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Cast Brass Globe Holder
Solid brass fitter which allows for the hot air to escape from the globe. These are part of a special purchase. The usual price of these fitters is more than $6.00 each. 3-1/4" dia.
$2.39
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