This was such an unusual restoration request. Most always I am replacing the liner or replacing the fabric cover and liner. Restoring of the shade is typically to save the lamp base. On this particular project, my service was to save the original cover of this shade.
Antique Hexagon Lampshade
The orange discoloration is an authentic indication of history. The hexagon wire is covered with some kind of waxed lightweight cardboard. It looks like original inked drawings have been decoupaged onto 3 of the panels. The shade has been held together by an orange cellophane tape over a metallic gold trim.
Historic Antique Lampshade
This shade is being restored this weekend and will be shipped to my customer on Monday. I asked not to be told the history of this shade until I was done with the restoration. I believe it is a museum quality shade.
Will post finished project after my customer receives his restored shade.