Hurricane shade
England. Ireland, or possibly United States
1800-1835
Measurements
22-1/4 in x 8 in (dia)
Materials
Colorless lead glass
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp
Accession Number
1958.3230
Provenance
Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp
Comments
The large, colorless glass, engraved hurricane shade was made to stand over a candlestick to prevent a breeze extinguishing it. This shade has a swelled center and flared ends, forming a shape approximating a baluster. At the bottom of the shade, the glass edge is folded to provide strength. The middle part of the shade is richly engraved with wide garlands of four-petal flowers and leaves. Engraved alternating ellipses and diamonds encircle the top. This shade is among the larger and more ornate examples of its type. Most hurricane shades are undecorated.
