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goodjunk
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Super Pairpoint puffy right out of an estate...Double signed...Converted from gas to electric years ago...23" tall...You just don't see these any more...
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This is not a "puffy". Pairpoint puffys are actually that. The roses or other flowers puff out so that they look like the real flowers. This is a lovely shade however.
Hi...I used to think that also but I think you will find that as this shade "puffs" out...it is still considered a "puffy"...I know what you are saying and the whole thing is a mute point as it is a nice and early shade...best of luck to you...
Hi GoodJunk! Actually the shape of your shade is called a Palermo shade and is usually designated as a "Puffy". Sorry LB, many "Puffys" like San Remo, Roma, Torino and Ravenna do not have pronounced puffed out fowers but, have the unique shapes that put them in this catagory. Thanks for sharing.