Aurene American Art Glass Quezal Shades - AA# 61746

AA# 24879

Circa: 1905-1910
Condition: Age Consistent / REWIRED
Material: Cast, Plated, Wrought & Hand Worked Iron, Aurene Art Glass by Quezal
Finish: Original Silver Plate
Origin: USA
Illumination: 8 Medium Edison Sockets

Dimensions: 45” drop (adjustable) x 23” wide. Shades: 6" tall by 4.25" diameter, 2.25" fitter

Quezal Glass: 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 Quezal, 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.

$150.00 double boxed shipping within the continental United States. International shipping also available. Please contact us for a quote.