Leaded Slag Glass Inverted Domes were made by slumping or
bending parts of sheets of Slag Glass and shaping them into
very interesting designs of different colors and texture.
The bending was done by heating the glass in a kiln until
it " slumped " to form the shape of the various molds that were used.
After the desired shape was created the piece of glass was
surrounded by copper or lead foil which then allowed the
pieces to be " leaded " together with a soldering iron to form
the Inverted Dome.
These Antique Inverted Domes are very often associated with the
Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau period. Their spare but interesting
designs work well with the parallel lines in Arts & Crafts
furniture. Then some of these Antique Lights had a more organic feel to
them.