Quezal Glass Lamp Shade

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Beautiful old signed Quezal iridescent art glass lamp shade. Fits nicely with arts and craft. Shade is 3 5/8 inches long, 4 inch diameter mouth, 4 3/4 inch widest diameter, 2 3/16 inch diameter base would fit a 2 1/4 inch fitter. Shade is in very good condition not cracked, not chipped. Signed "Quezal" inside the rim.

Martin Back and Thomas Johnson both worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany broke away, utilized their immense talent and founded their own company in 1901 called the Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company. Their co. enjoyed popularity with good sales,however did not have the depth to compete with tiffany although their lamps were superb. The company closed down in 1925.