1930’s Aladdin Lily of the Valley Alacite Glass Lamps With Black Shades - a Pair

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Aladdin 1930’s Lily of the Valley lamps with Black Shades. Green with gold accent, unique 3 way lamps. "Developed in … Read more Aladdin 1930’s Lily of the Valley lamps with Black Shades. Green with gold accent, unique 3 way lamps. "Developed in 1938, Alacite glass was the creation of Henry Hellmers and in his words was described as, "an ivory opal glass." It was described in Aladdin advertising material as, "A startlingly beautiful lamp base, and pedestal material, which resembles many of the semiprecious mineralites in texture, and has much of the softness and tone of tusk (genuine ivory)-the only color in which
it is available." Originally Alacite glass contained Uranium oxide as a coloring agent, but its use was banned by the government in 1942 because of the development of atomic weapons in the war effort. You will often hear the terms "old formula" and " new formula" used in reference to lamps made of Alacite. The old formula contained the Uranium oxide, and will glow a yellow green color under a black light, while the new formula without the Uranium oxide will not. Uranium oxide was also a constituent of yellow moonstone and some green."

Measurements 22" H X 4" W X 4" D

Good Condition with issues. We have not tested the lamps to see if thru work thus we don't warrant working condition

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