MONUMENTAL CUT HANGING HALL LAMP SHADE, colorless with frosted finish, globular-form with flared rim, graduated rows of waffle with circle pattern, neck with punties and intertwined with a swirling band, fitter with a fixed cast brass band with assorted scrolls and stylized fleur-de-lis. Together with a stamped brass hanging frame ring, fitted with three acanthus-leaf form hanging hooks, ring-patterned with stylized scrolls and acanthus leaves. Two pieces total. Mid 19th century. Shade 13 7/8" H, 4" D fitter, 11 5/8" D rim. Hanging ring 12 3/4" inner D.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Undamaged and with expected wear, top rim with potstone, as made. Ring undamaged and with minute wear.