American Albert Sechrist Art Deco Bronze and Glass Four-Light Pendant Light
DETAILS A vintage pendant hall light fixture cast in bronze with white flashed glass panes. Each reticulated canted corner is cast with animals comprising a squirrel over a phoenix and owl. MAKER Attributed to Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company (1717 Logan Street, Denver, Colorado, late 19th century-early 20th century) | Founder: Albert Sechrist (American, 1862-1922) MARKS Unmarked PROVENANCE Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company Headquarters Building (931 14th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, built 1929) | Architect: William N. Bowman. See Historical photographs ➳Built from the finest materials, this commercial building features Art Deco murals depicting the history of communications by famed Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955). The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic Revival, a style designated by the owner as Modern American Perpendicular Gothic due to its soaring height, setbacks and Gothic ornamentation. The building was added to the National Register