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set of three matching vintage american industrial c. 1917-20 metallic silver enameled "oyster shell" x-ray reflectors
  • set of three matching vintage american industrial c. 1917-20 metallic silver enameled "oyster shell" x-ray reflectors
  • set of three matching vintage american industrial c. 1917-20 metallic silver enameled "oyster shell" x-ray reflectors
set of three matching vintage american industrial c. 1917-20 metallic silver enameled "oyster shell" x-ray reflectors

set of three matching vintage american industrial c. 1917-20 metallic silver enameled "oyster shell" x-ray reflectors

SKU: UR-13188-12
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group of three matching vintage industrial "mercury" glass store display x-ray reflectors fabricated by or for the curtis lighting inc., chicago, il. the petite-sized "oyster shell" reflectors retain the original exterior silver metallic finish. designed for use with 150 watt lamps. the cylindrical-shaped necks contain specialized black enameled shade fitters comprised of wrought steel. the first x-ray reflector was designed in 1897 by the curtis lighting company. the reflectors were hand-made from a special grade of glass, free from "seeds", "bubbles" and discoloration. the reflecting element applied to the outer surface of the glass is pure silver, completely protected by the glass on the inner side. the silver "armor" finish is a scientific process in curtis research laboratories, to keep "the silver bright". priced for the lot of three.

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