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Celestial Light Fixture
By Cass Gilbert
Located in Montreal, QC
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...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cass Gilbert Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

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Cass Gilbert furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Cass Gilbert furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wrought iron and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cass Gilbert furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Cass Gilbert were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Oscar Bruno Bach, Walter Dorwin Teague, and Pairpoint Glassworks. Prices for Cass Gilbert furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $18,500 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,500.

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