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This rare and delightful vintage Kempthorne nursery rhyme glass ceiling shade, featuring a continuous storybook-inspired band of characters around the shade — including Humpty Dumpty, jesters, dancing mice, playful cats, and whimsical figures that evoke classic children’s tales. The artwork is bright, fun, and truly unique, making this a standout decorative light fitting for a nursery, child’s room, playroom, or any interior with a retro or whimsical character.The printed glass shade measures 46 cm in diameter, making it a substantial presence as a central ceiling fitting. The glass is finished with a subtle cream background and clear outline border, allowing the colours to glow beautifully when illuminated.This shade is original mid-20th century, attributed to Kempthorne, a vintage lighting maker/distributor known for quality decorative glass pieces in Australasia. It’s a hard-to-find theme and highly collectible for those seeking something beyond the usual geometric or floral motifs.Details: Original vintage glass ceiling shade Nursery-rhyme / storybook artwork around the rim Approx. diameter: 46 cm Mid-20th century / vintage Artwork on glass with cream background and printed figures Suitable for ceiling pendant or flush mount (hardware not shown but installable) Very good vintage condition overall. No major cracks or chips visible in the glass. Light age-related wear consistent with normal use and storage. This is a charming and very rare decorative light fitting — perfect for period home restorations, retro interiors, collectors of mid-century lighting, or creative décor projects.
Color
Multicolour
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions (cm)
80.0W x 80.0D x 80.0H
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