Description
This panel of antique, amethyst Luxfer Prism architectural glass was carefully reclaimed and set in a custom, mahogany frame. 15 glass tiles in this panel are in the Frank Lloyd Wright "Wave" pattern, designed for the Luxfer Prism Company in 1897. This panel is composed of 5 Turtle Back tiles at the top and the bottom, with 15 "Wave" tiles in the center.
Weight: 17 lb.
Item Measurements: 23.63"W x 2"D x 23.25"H Condition: Beautiful, antique glass in a new, custom frame. Each tile may have its different irregularities, minor cracks or chips, typical for glass aged over 100 years old. The tiles are held together with original zinc caming. The custom Mahogany frame is in excellent condition, finished with satin polyurethane. History: Luxfer prism glass was used extensively in commercial architecture from the late 1890s through the 1920s. Prominent architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, collaborated with Luxfer. Wright designed 41 tile patterns, one of which is in the Museum of Modern Art. Amethyst/purple hue: The manganese content used to manufacture antique glass created a chemical reaction over years of sun exposure causing it to turn an amethyst purple color. History of Luxfer Prism Glass: The Luxfer Prism Company was established in the 1890s in Chicago, Illinois. The company became known for its prism glass tiles, patented by James G. Pennycuick in 1897. These tiles were made of clear or lightly tinted glass and featured prismatic ridges that could refract and redirect daylight. The name "Luxfer" comes from Latin: lux (light) + ferre (to carry), meaning "light bearer." Weight: 17 lb.
Item Measurements: 23.63"W x 2"D x 23.25"H
Item Measurements: 23.63"W x 2"D x 23.25"H Condition: Beautiful, antique glass in a new, custom frame. Each tile may have its different irregularities, minor cracks or chips, typical for glass aged over 100 years old. The tiles are held together with original zinc caming. The custom Mahogany frame is in excellent condition, finished with satin polyurethane. History: Luxfer prism glass was used extensively in commercial architecture from the late 1890s through the 1920s. Prominent architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, collaborated with Luxfer. Wright designed 41 tile patterns, one of which is in the Museum of Modern Art. Amethyst/purple hue: The manganese content used to manufacture antique glass created a chemical reaction over years of sun exposure causing it to turn an amethyst purple color. History of Luxfer Prism Glass: The Luxfer Prism Company was established in the 1890s in Chicago, Illinois. The company became known for its prism glass tiles, patented by James G. Pennycuick in 1897. These tiles were made of clear or lightly tinted glass and featured prismatic ridges that could refract and redirect daylight. The name "Luxfer" comes from Latin: lux (light) + ferre (to carry), meaning "light bearer." Weight: 17 lb.
Item Measurements: 23.63"W x 2"D x 23.25"H
