L3573
American Albert Sechrist Art Deco Bronze and Glass Four-Light Pendant Light
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DETAILS
A vintage pendant hall light fixture cast in bronze with white flashed glass panes. Each reticulated canted corner is cast with animals comprising a squirrel over a phoenix and owl.
MAKER
Attributed to Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th century-early 20th century) | Founder: Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922)
MARKS
Unmarked
PROVENANCE
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company Headquarters Building (931 14th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, built 1929) | Architect: William N. Bowman. See Historical photographs ➳
Built from the finest materials, this commercial building features Art Deco murals depicting the history of communications by famed Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic Revival, a style designated by the owner as Modern American Perpendicular Gothic due to its soaring height, setbacks and Gothic ornamentation. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The ornamental light fixtures were designed, manufactured and installed by Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company. Other local craftsmen include ornamental ironwork by the August Freidrichs Company and display windows by the Frank Kirchhofs American Fixture Company.
Built from the finest materials, this commercial building features Art Deco murals depicting the history of communications by famed Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic Revival, a style designated by the owner as Modern American Perpendicular Gothic due to its soaring height, setbacks and Gothic ornamentation. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The ornamental light fixtures were designed, manufactured and installed by Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company. Other local craftsmen include ornamental ironwork by the August Freidrichs Company and display windows by the Frank Kirchhofs American Fixture Company.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1929
DIMENSIONS
Width 10 Depth 10 Height 26 inches
Shade: Width 10 Depth 10 Height 17 inches
CONDITION
Note: recently rewired with four lights.
