{"product_id":"antique-fire-escape-milk-glass-shade-with-brass-flush-mount","title":"Antique \"Fire Escape\" Milk Glass Shade with Brass Flush Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e1900s - 1920s; Beardslee Chandelier Mfg. Co. - Chicago, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCommercial fire-escape ceiling fixture featuring a tapered, square milk-glass shade with rounded corners and bold green \"FIRE ESCAPE\" lettering on two opposing faces. The translucent glass provides an evenly illuminated directional marker while retaining a clean architectural appearance when unlit. Its brass-finished flush-mount assembly includes a stepped ceiling canopy, matching fitter with retaining screws, and a porcelain socket.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe metal base is stamped \"PAT. OCT. 19. 09,\" corresponding with George M. Beardslee's 1909 patent for a rigid hollow chandelier stem designed to conceal electrical wiring. Beardslee Chandelier Manufacturing Company was established in Chicago in 1901 and became a prominent wholesale manufacturer of gas, electric, and combination lighting fixtures for commercial and residential buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn very good condition. No cracks or chips are observed in the glass. The brass-finished base has some tarnishing and surface wear but no visible dents. Lettering remains clear, with areas of scuffing across the lettering on both sides. A dark imperfection is present along one side of the glass near the top. Electrical components should be inspected by a qualified professional before installation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n7\" Diam. (base) x 9.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 22821 - 102626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68041822076971,"sku":"22821","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/76314287-e99a-5dfc-9d50-ee777e2e807f.jpg?v=1793144387","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-fire-escape-milk-glass-shade-with-brass-flush-mount","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}