This is an original ball shade. I was told that the ball was made in layers, three to be specific. I can only feel the crack on the outside layer, it feels smooth to touch on the inside. I have had this light hanging in my home for the last 30+ years. I bought it with the crack in the shade.
The item "ALADDIN KEROSENE HANGING LAMP #6 WITH BALL SHADE" is in sale since Wednesday, July 19, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps\ Non-Electric\Kerosene". The seller is "aloha-maui" and is located in Bellevue, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.