pair of leafy brass sconces with calcite and aurene quezal shades

sold as pair paired with quezal shades AA# 27290 AA# 27898 Circa: 1915 - 1920 Condition : Age Consistent / REWIRED Material : Stamped & Cast Brass, Calcite and Aurene American Art Glass Finish: Original Origin: USA Illumination: One medium standard Edison socket Dimensions: 9.5” tall x 14.5” projection x 5” wide (at backplate); 4.5” wide at shade More about Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company: Many of the glass manufacturers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries had ties to one another, whether from working together or for each other, and Quezal is a perfect example of the era's interconnectedness. The firm was founded in 1901 by Martin Bach Sr, Thomas Johnson, Nicholas Bach, Lena Scholtz, and Adolph Demuth, many of them former Tiffany employees. Their work was notable for its use of bold iridescent colors, such as blue, gold, purple, and green. From the beginning Quezal was considered the first real competition for Tiffany. They soon had their own competition though, when two of its employees branched out and started their own firm, Lustre Art Company! Eventually Martin Bach Sr. became the majority owner in the company, and when he died in 1921 his son took over. Martin Bach Jr was not as adept as a businessman, however, and Quezal closed in 1924. Even with a couple of decades worth of inventory, Quezal kept its production limited compared to their contemporaries, so the surviving pieces are sometimes hard to come by.We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each fixture with careful attention to preserve original beauty. Our fixtures are cleaned, rewired & are ready to hang, following UL standards. We can work with you on code requirements. We offer fully insured shipping within the continental United States. Shipping will be calculated at checkout. For items requiring freight or blanket-wrap delivery, please contact us for a quote.