American Durand Art Glass Moorish Crackle Torchiere Lamp Shade

DETAILS An antique Durand lamp shade with blue and fold over white with gold interior with ruffle edge. The crackle finish, Durand called Moorish is a difficult technique for which Durand is famous for. STYLE Art Nouveau COLOR(S) Blue, gold, white PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Durand Art Glass (Vineland, New Jersey, 1924-31) | Founder: Victor Durand Jr. (French-American, 1870-1931) The Durands were originally from Baccarat, France where they worked for the renowned Cristalleries de Baccarat before moving to the United States in the late 19th century. Durand Art Glass Shop was established as a division of Vineland Flint Glass Works in 1924. After the closure of the Quezal factory in 1924, many of the former employees were hired by Durand and Quezal's influence can be seen in many of the designs. PERIOD Early 20th century DATE 1924-31 DIMENSIONS Width 5.5 Depth 5.5 Height 8.5 inches Opening: Width 3.25 inches CONDITION Note: roughness to fitter edge.