American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light
American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light
L3580

American Albert Sechrist Iron Mounted Opaline Custard Glass One-Light Pendant Light

DETAILS
A vintage pendant crown shaped hand cut ironwork mounts and opaque cream yellow custard yellow glass, octagonal shade.  
MAKER
Attributed to Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922), Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th-early 20th century)
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. Three available to make a pair or set of three lights. L3579, L3580, L3581
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1929
DIMENSIONS
Shade: Width 8 Depth 8 Height 10 inches
Chain: Height 24 inches, Fitter: 4 inches
CONDITION
Note: chip shade (fitter). Requires rewiring.
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