Monday, February 20, 2012

We were asked whether this piece is Carder or Quezal.

Hi Edna,

Can you show us a picture of the inside? Usually the Quezal Shades have a more intense orangish gold color.

Jo Ann Godawa, Bellevue, Nebraska

Hi Alan,

The shade is most likely Steuben, as it was made during the period when Quezal was still signing their products with nice engraved signatures.

Regards,

David Donaldson, Ft. Lauderdale

I believe the reason for this kind of confusion is that there was a lot of movement by glass workers from company to company. This included gaffers. Thus if they made shades in a certain pattern at one factory they would take that pattern in their memory to their next position in another factory. Can you show us a close-up of the fitter rim (small rim). This would help.

Tom Dimitroff, Corning, New York

To respond to Edna’s question about her lamp shade: can she take a picture of both ends for us? I have both Steuben and Quezel lamp shades and I’ll be able to tell immediately. The Quezel are usually well marked.

Kathleen Herdell, St. Helen, California

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