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Posted 1 year ago
bkirks
(7 items)
I live in an area where art glass is a rare sight. If I see 1-2 pieces a year at local shops or shows I consider myself lucky. Imagine my excitement when I found this.
I purchased this lamp shade at an antique show about 5 years ago. I was initially going to buy a pair, but then the seller raised her price and, alas, I could only afford one.
It is unsigned. The shape looks like Fostoria Glass Specialty Co. The size is correct as well , but while I've read they had pulled feather decorations, I haven't been able to find an example. And I've never seen a pulled/hooked feather decoration quite like this one from any makers I know. I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thanks!
Art GlassArt glass sprang from a revolution in glassmaking in the mid 1800s, when gl…
Lamp ShadesLamp-shade design did not begin in the late 19th century, but that's when i…
Love your collection :)
Thank you! :)
Stunning colour!...:-)
Not Fostoria Glass Specialty Co. I have the book my Murray and there are no shades like this. But it is stunning : maybe Loetz ?
Thanks for the compliments Inky and LB. Good info about Fostoria. I don't have the Murray book, yet.
Loetz or quezal ? is all Quezal marked?
http://www.google.com/search?q=quezal+glass&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=26MjUePzNoOm2gXRk4CQCw&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=775
I believe that Quezal signed most if not all pieces and also flame-finished the fitter ends. The fitter on this one has been ground.