Hurricane Candle Lamp Shade, Lead Crystal Cut Glass, 8" Vintage Mid 20th Century

This is a cut glass or crystal hurricane/lampshade for a candle. These pieces were typically used as toppers for candlesticks, mantle lamps, or centerpieces. Crystal/Glass Hurricane Candle Shade (sometimes called a "lamp chimney shade") • Clear pressed glass or lead crystal (based on the brilliant cut-style patterns) • Deep cut patterns including starbursts, fans, and cross-hatching. • Flared top to diffuse candlelight. • Heavy glass with polished rim and base (suggests higher-quality manufacture). • Likely mid-20th century (1950s–1980s), though similar styles were produced earlier and later. Possible Makers • American Brilliant Style (late 19th–early 20th century): Earlier cut crystal pieces had very sharp, deep cuts. • Mid-century pressed crystal makers: Companies such as Waterford (Ireland), Mikasa (Japan), Ajka (Hungary), or even American glasshouses made similar decorative hurricanes. • Unmarked pressed versions: Many came from Eastern European crystal factories (Czechoslovakia, Poland, Romania) from the 1950s–1980s, often sold in the U.S. as decorative crystal.