Stained Glass 1970's Lamp Repair

This post covers the repair of my 74th lamp!  This one is a sturdy 1970's vintage model which sustained damage to the crown and to one piece along the side.  Here's how I went about repairing it ..

Shown here are several glass "petals" which had detached from the crown. Also, there is a small hole in one of the pieces along the top row.  I've placed a piece of matching glass on the lamp.

To begin the repair, I'm removing all the old foil and solder which is along the connection line for the petals.

Now I've added new copper foil along the borders.

Here are the petals, which the owner fortunately had on hand. I tugged off the old solder and foil and gave them a thorough cleaning.

Here are the petals with new copper foil, as well as the rectangular piece, traced and ready to cut.

Using a piece of matching glass, I cut a new rectangular piece to replace the one with a hole in it.  Here I'm grinding the edges on my electric grinder.

Here it is, in place in the lamp, with new foil around the border.

After I've secured that one in place, I support each of the petals with tape and cardboard, and soldered each one back in its position along the upper ridge as shown.

After the petals are soldered, I clean them off thoroughly, then apply black patina.

Here's an aerial view of the repaired petals.

And here's a view of the lamp, fully repaired and ready to go back to its owner. Thank you Howard for making the long drive up to drop off and pick up your lamp.  I appreciate it!

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