No. All of our light fixtures are made of solid brass. Depending on the finish, we either polish or scratch the solid brass. Metal finishes that are colors other than brass such as: Antique Copper, Verdigris Patina, Brushed or Polished Nickel, Architectural Bronze, or Architectural Iron are authentic patinas on the brass or plated over the brass. Our artistic, high quality metal finishes age gracefully and last for years to come.

Art glass is a term used to describe decorative glass. Stained glass windows are made of art glass. Our exterior lantern light fixtures feature art glass panels for beauty and function. Brass Light Gallery offers 9 unique art glass options. Art glass samples may be requested by contacting our sales team. Brass Light Gallery also offers Clear Glass as an option.

All of our art glass is made in the USA.

A tight grouping, or cluster, of lamps (light bulbs) is known as a Multi-Socket Cluster. Ours generally have either two or three sockets and are often chosen for traditional lanterns for historic, aesthetic appeal if transparent glass panels such as Waterfall or Clear Seeded Glass are being used. Clusters can also be used in lanterns with more translucent art glass panels such as Gold White, Cream, or Pearl if maximum light is needed. Our Standard Sockets accommodate up to (1) 150 watt lamp while our Multi-Socket Clusters accommodate up to (2) 60 watt or (3) 100 watt lamps depending on the size of the lantern.

Multi socket clusters are used inside of our exterior lantern light fixtures for two reasons. One, when using Clear Seeded or Waterfall art glass for aesthetic appeal. Two, in cases where additional lamps (light bulbs) are desired. Multi-socket clusters are available on all of our exterior lanterns except for the smallest sizes.

OAL is an acronym for Over All Length.

We measure from the ceiling to the bottom most part of the light fixture, whatever that may be.

Yes.

The bottom of the fixture should be approximately 60"- 66" above the floor.

The bottom of the fixture should hang approximately 68"-76" above the floor.

Heat shields clamp onto the socket to diffuse the heat given off by a lamp (light bulb). Each of our alabaster light fixtures comes with clear instructions for how heat shields should be installed in your fixture. Always position the heat shield in the space between the bulb and the alabaster portion of your fixture. Never exceed the recommended wattage of your alabaster fixture or you risk harming it.

Directly in between your alabaster and the light bulb.

The best way to clean your alabaster light fixture is to wipe off the alabaster with a clean damp dust cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasives!