Gothic Revival Fixture

Important pair of wrought iron Gothic Revival lamps with brass embossed decorations in the Art Nouveau style. Possibly by Paul Beau.

Unusual American wrought iron and bronze light fixture in the form of a globe with Zodiac ring in pierced bronze probably designed by Cass Gilbert and made for the Hartford CT based department store G. Fox and Co, circa 1918. The original store was destroyed by fire in 1916 and its replacement, designed by Gilbert, opened in 1918. This light was removed after a later remodeling and remained in the collection of the granddaughter of the founder, Beatrice Fox Auerbach. Can be used as shown, or wall or ceiling mounted. Can also hold a 24" diameter glass globe Moses Fox had the new store designed by New York architect Cass Gilbert as an 11-story behemoth, initially dubbed "Fox's folly" in reference to its sheer scale. The new store opened in 1918. Beatrice Fox Auerbach, Moses's daughter, and her husband, George Samuel Auerbach, to return to Hartford from Salt Lake City to help with the business. George died in 1927 and Beatrice then began working alongside her father. Beatrice Fox Auerbach (July 17, 1887-November 29, 1968) was a philanthropist, educator, labor reform pioneer, and president and director of G. Fox & Co. from 1938 to 1959. Upon her father's death in 1938, she took over the Hartford, Connecticut-based G. Fox & Co. Under her stewardship, it became the largest department store in New England. While executive of this enterprise she also lead the nation in labor reform programs such as the 40-hour work week and a retirement program. As a female executive, she recognized the importance of educating women in business and management. From 1938-1959 she made her store available to the Connecticut College for Women (now Connecticut College) as a training program for retail education. After creating the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation, she began extensively investing her time in various philanthropies. In 1945, she established the Service Bureau for Women's Organizations. After 29 years as an executive, Auerbach sold the business to the May Company...

Beautiful vintage Murano glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini . Italy c.1965

Large and important clear and blue Italian round 30 light modernist Murano art glass chandelier by Venini. Provenance: Roberto Calvi, through his son Carlo. Calvi, known as "God'...

Fine and rare Dutch 12 lights crystal chandelier with star shaped crystal pans and "S" solid arms and crystal swags. Provenance: Bought at Marvin Alexander ...

Elegant Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Fontana Arte.

2 English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze dore 6 sided filigree sanctuary fixtures. (PRICED EACH)

Small Brass and Nickel Hall Fixture. A single bulb hangs down from central twisted stem. hammered metal ring and harp with cutouts of diamonds and clubs. Excellent for a tudor, g...

Monumental pair of Gothic Revival hanging chandelier light fixtures / church lighting, Purportedly salvaged from St Pauls Cathedral, Buffalo NY, origin...

An exceptional solid gilt bronze Gothic Revival period light fixture in the manner of Augustus Pugin. Very high quality casting with superb detai...

Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle posts, and a round brass canopy marked ...

This antique and very large and substantial hanging chandelier is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in circa 1880 in the Gothic Revival style. The entire light is orn...