lampshade

Object NameLampshade

Manufacturer Quezal Art Glass & Decorating Co.

Made FromGlass

Date1901-1925

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquemold-blown, applied decoration, tooled, ground

SizeH: 14.6 cm, D(max): 11.6 cm

Accession Number96.4.115

Credit LineBequest of Charles K. Bassett

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTransparent gold lustre cased with translucent opal; mold-blown, applied decoration, tooled, and ground. Ovoid lily shaped; from circular, flared and waisted ground "fitter rim" sloped curve of shoulder swells into elongated body which tapers, curves concavely and then broadly flares at slightly scalloped circular base rim; overall trailed and pulled gold "fishnet" decoration; iridized interior and exterior; inside of "fitter rim" engraved "Quezal".
Provenance

Source Estate of Charles K. Bassett - 1984-06-28