L3618
American Albert Sechrist Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Four-Light Pendant Lantern
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DETAILS
Vintage light fixture with hammered wrought iron frame and thistle motif.
MAKER
Attributed to Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922), Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th century-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.
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, later shade
DIMENSIONS
Width 13 Depth 13 Height 30 inches
To ceiling cap: Height 44 inches, Chain and cap: Height 13.5 inches
CONDITION
Note: rewired. The shade is a later replacement.
