DETAILS
A vintage pendant crown shaped hand cut ironwork mounts and opaque cream yellow custard yellow glass, octagonal shade. A take on a classic schoolhouse light style.
MAKER
Attributed to Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922), (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th-early 20th century)
PROVENANCE
(931 14th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, built 1929). Architect: William N. Bowman. See ➳
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
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
Fitter: Width 4 inches, Chain: Height 24 inches
CONDITION
Note: requires rewiring.
