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walksoftly
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Found in box with other parts from a recent pick, (see other post Angle Lamp). First picture is a hand blown globe 11" high and 11" in diameter, possibly from a globe chimney combo. Second & third pictures are of the tank for an Angle Lamp. Fourth pic not sure, I need the help of a lamp expert on these items.
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Hello,
Sorry to say I can't help with any of these. The images just don't give me enough detail on the first and second images. I need measurements and views of the fitters. Not sure though even with that information if I can be of a lot of use with these.
@ Lisa, considering as how I don't know to much about lamps, what do you mean by "fitters"?
Sorry about that. The fitter is the part of the shade that attaches to the lamp. The open part that has either a straight neck or a curve that could hold screw heads on the holder. Not the larger open end but the smaller one. On glass shades or metal shades. The metal piece that was in your 4th image if it has a hole in the end that doesn't show in the photo that is the fitter. In the first image the part that is sitting on the table is the fitter. I hope that helps.
Thanks Lisa, I'll have to dig it out & measure those parts.
@ Lisa on the first image the fitter OD is 4 3/8" & on the fourth image the diameter is 5 1/2"