This monumental chandelier by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company features a dramatic interlace shade composed of green turtleback tiles set within heavy, sculptural leading. The upper border is defined by an irregular ring of turtleback tiles accented with twisted wire filigree, while the lower edge is enriched with pyramidal square jewels and a chainmail-like skirt of interconnected amber tiles and bronze ball chains, creating a rich, mosaic effect. The design takes its name from its resemblance to Moorish lamellar armor.
The shade is fitted with six downturned amber Favrile glass tulip shades decorated with gold and green pulled-feather ornament. The light is further softened by amber and green opalescent glass cups suspended from bronze ball chains. Above, a votive crown encircled with amber turtleback tiles supports pendilia of bronze chains and marquise-shaped ruby and amber glass jewels, all suspended from a canopy finished with a ball-chain fringe.
