2. Canopy-The part of a lighting fixture the mounts to the ceiling. In a pull-down hall lamp fixture, the part that hangs from the ceiling and contains the pulleys.
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3. Cased Glass:-Glass formed by layering glass of varying colors together. Usually two colors, sometimes more. In founts, it is often wheel cut to produce geometric designs. Sometimes referred to as "overlay."
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4. Ceiling Extension:The mechanism of a hanging lamp that allows the lamp to be raised and lowered for service or lighting. Often consists of a set of chains that are wound by a heavy spring. Most have a decorative cover. Commonly called "motors" or "winders".
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5. Center or Central Draft:
A burner type, using the Argand principle, characterized by a hollow tube running through the center of the fount or lamp. Generally uses a flame spreader to diffuse the air.
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6. Cherry
Cherry is a fine-grained hardwood characterized by a light reddish coloring which changes with time and exposure to light. It has been used extensively for casegoods and kitchen cabinetry.
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7. Chimney
Usually a glass (sometimes mica or even metal) enclosure that helps control the flow of air to and around a lamp burner.
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8. Chimney-Shade:
Used to describe any glass appurtenance which combines the functions of the chimney and shade into one unit.
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9. Chip:
Damage occurring after manufacture whereby a piece of the class has been removed.
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10. Cigar Lighter:-A (usually) decorative oil lamp which functioned as a method for gentleman to light their cigars. Usually had a small flame enclosed by a small shade. Removable lighters or dips were then ignited from the flame and used to light the cigar.
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11. Cold Blast:
A lantern design whereby only fresh air is fed to the flame. All hot air is vented out the top of the lantern. Produces a whiter light than the hot-blast lantern configuration.
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12. Collar:-The metal ring or band, usually threaded, that allows the lamp burner to be attached to the lamp fount.
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13. Comforter Set-A comforter set includes a comforter, bedskirt and pillow shams. Most sets include two pillow shams, however Twin Sets include just one pillow sham.
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14. Commode:
A commode is a low chest, usually with doors or drawers, with short legs. The term now also can refer to a toilet.
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15. Composite
Definition:A term used to describe a lamp comprised of more than one part or material. Commonly found with metal or decorated glass & china stems.
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16. Connector:-The piece, usually metal (brass), that joins the lamp stem to the lamp fount. Can be threaded (Atterbury), pressed or cemented on with indentations (Hobbs) or dimples to hold it in place.
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17. Copper-wheel Engraving-A technique of decorating the surface of an object. Copper disks or wheels are rotated on a spindle. An abrasive mixed with oil is applied to the edge of the wheel. The wheel presses the abrasive against the glass so that it removes the surface by grinding.
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18. Coronet
A type of burner that takes a lip or flanged chimney. Specifically, the circular gallery into which the chimney is secured by a spring or set screw.
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19. Crease:-A crisp, sharp bend in the metal. Often attempting to bend the metal back into its original position or shape causes it to break. Once the metal is straightened, evidence of a crease usually exists.
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20. Crown:On a hanging lamp, the decorative trim ring on the top of the shade, or the ring that secures (holds) the shade from the top.
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21. Cutting:
A method of decorating glass whereby portions of the glass are removed by grinding and polishing.
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