Sunday, February 25, 2018

Eight remarkable Steuben stems made during the Frederick Carder era (1903-1932.) most probably in the late 1920s into the early '30s. All but one have large air-trap stem components

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Pair of #8351 Amethyst cut-to-clear 9.875" water goblets. These sold for $2,200 a few years ago Left; a 9.875" water goble...
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Hawkes' master engraver William Morse created the Edenhall Goblet in his spare time in 1920 when business was slow at Hawkes. It was based on Sir Walter Scott's poem The Luck of Edenhall. Apparently it was a one-off, and sold at auction January 11, 2008 for the staggering sum of $60,000!

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William Morse's 11" Edenhall Goblet, 1920, Hawkes Glass Company, Corning NY
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Here's another extremely popular Pairpoint pattern, "Wickham". A vast number of piece types were made in this pattern. Circa 1937, these were among the opulent and dramatic patterns of the era known for their grand scale sizes.

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Luxurious 12" covered comports in the sought after"Wickham" pattern by Pairpoint Hand cut and engraved 9.5" water...
Sunday, September 14, 2014

Second post: Who Were the Luxury Glassmakers Between the World Wars?

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8.25" water goblet The Cataract Company in Buffalo NY, founded and run by Alfred Sharpe, was a glass decorating company––they cut,...
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Sunday, July 6, 2014

What Piece Type is This Stemware Anyway?

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From left to right: Water Goblet 7 3/4"; Claret 7"; White Wine 6 3/4"; Coupe Champagne 6 3/4"; Cocktail 6 1/4...
Sunday, May 4, 2014

Another Fabulous Libbey Nash Pattern, "Symphony"

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                          Libbey Nash, Symphony c 1932, 8.75" Water Goblet This pattern of Libbey Nash design, called Symphony, wa...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

The Magnificent Pairpoint "Guilford" Pattern

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Pairpoint Guilford Engraved 15" Crystal Vases with Onyx, Gilded and Silverplated Metal Mounts, c 1925 Pairpoint Guilford Engrave...
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Moderne Style Libbey 'Modern American' "Monticello" #5700

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                                 Libbey "Monticello" Water Goblet 8.75" 1940 Much like the work being done at Steuben ju...
Saturday, January 4, 2014

Extraordinary Hawkes Copper Wheel Engraving and Something Else.....

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Maginficent circa 1920s Goblets, presumed to be Hawkes, but could also be Sinclaire. One dealer suggested they were from NY State Governo...
Monday, October 14, 2013

Steuben #6126 Goblets vs. Webb Goblets

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                                    Webb Water Goblet, c 1930 10" high After extensive research and consulting with half a dozen ...
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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Another Fabulous Hawkes #6015 Stemware Pattern––Donisel I and II

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                                 Hawkes #6015 Donisel I Iced Tea Glass c. 1925 6"                               Hawkes ...
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Spectacular Copper Wheel Engraving Covers William LeBrantz's Goblet Designed for Hawkes in the 1920s

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Copper Wheel Engraved 7.75" Water Goblet. William LeBrantz for Hawkes c. 1925                           Second Face of LeBran...
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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Is it Etched, Cut, or Engraved? One of the Greatest Misunderstandings in Glass

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Here is an example of "cut and engraved" glass. Hawkes Gravic Fruit #6015 Goblet c. 1925 One of the most misunderstood aspect...
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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Two Mid-Range Glass Makers' Best Attempts at Luxury

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Bryce Brothers were known for everyday glassware that was just a little better than pedestrian. This stem shape, the #625, is arguably the...