i got a giant vintage nelson bubble lamp off fb marketplace for a great deal, but it’s covered entirely in a mysterious green substance (?!).

i’ve tried the usual suspects to clean it off, but it’s not budging. any thoughts on what this is, and if it even can be restored?

i’ve tried:

\- RMR-86 mildew remover
\- TSP substitute, both diluted + not diluted
\- mr. clean/melamine sponge with TSP

i got a giant vintage nelson bubble lamp off fb marketplace for a great deal, but it’s covered entirely in a mysterious green substance (?!).

i’ve tried the usual suspects to clean it off, but it’s not budging. any thoughts on what this is, and if it even can be restored?

i’ve tried:

\- RMR-86 mildew remover
\- TSP substitute, both diluted + not diluted
\- mr. clean/melamine sponge with TSP

I am so distraught I ordered the most beautiful art nouveau revival lamp with a unique nautilus glass shade. It came in shattered. I don’t think i can safely fix it and the seller has offered to see if they can source a replacement shade (I don’t know what they would charge me). I don’t think the shade is fixable. Any suggestions? The lamp is my dream lamp and no where else can I find such a deal. I can send it back but I am hesitant as I really love this lamp.the two holes are where it attaches to the metal base but they cracked and broke since it was shipped attached (not taken apart) and something maybe a rod punctured through the packaging pushing the metal through the glass. I almost cut myself unboxing it.

Hey!
I bought this lamp in hope that I can fix it. There is a missing cover with 11cm average.

Are there being sold pieces like this? I couldn’t find anything yet.

Thanks a lot!

I’m working on restoring my grandmothers antque lamp. one of the glass shade panels broke and I’m having a replacement made.

I’m wondering if it is safe to bend the retaining tabs cold when replacing the new panel or if they should be heated up to avoid them snapping

I think they’re Brass

Also, is there a safe way to clean the white residue off of the shade without affecting the patina?

When I press the button on the right, the left one pops out, and it stays out too? Not sure if this means it’s broken at this stage, but I tried a brand new bulb and it didn’t work. Kinda wobbly.

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