Steuben Amethyst Quartz Footed Bowl

DESCRIPTION: Steuben Amethyst Quartz footed bowl. Designed with blue flecks and acid etched floral decoration. Satin finished with buffed highlights.
Shape #6856.
Cased, acid-etched, fumed lead glass with colorless applied ornament.
Fleur-de-lis acid-etched factory signature on lower side.

Reference:
Shown in Fig. 4.20, p. 48 of Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff.

Also, shown in Plate XVIII of The Glass of Frederick Carder by Paul V. Gardner and p. 315. Also, at Ill. 122 p. 80 where Gardner notes it is crackled inside and satin finish has polished highlights and c. 1930. The author states: This glass resembles the mineral for which it was named, but in basic production technique it is similar to Cintra. Usually it was made in heavy glass forms about one-quarter to three-eighths of an inch in thickness. In addition to the powdered glass that gave the object its color, a crackled effect was added.

Pictured Fig. 12, p. 46 of Steuben Seventy Years of American Glassmaking by Perrot, Gardner, Plaut. This rare bowl demonstrates a combination of several glassmaking techniques. The mottled amethyst color is from powdered glass Picked up from the marver in the same technique as that used in producing Cintra pieces. The leaves and feet are of crystal applied At the fire and are tooled while the glass is still hot to give the effect of veinings and bark. After the piece is annealed, the floral design in low relief is acid-etched and the entire surface and applied decorations given a satin finish with buffed highlights.

Also, shown in 1932 Catalogue at p. V. Decoration is identified as Sculptured.

Factory records show this piece priced at $20. Shows it in Rose, Amethyst and Blue.

In Number 54 (Oct-Dec., 1998) of Collectors Choice Review Thomas P. Dimitroff states: (Quartz) is composite, resulting from the application of many glassmaking skills and techniques. The glass itself is cased and includes trapped particles mucin in the same vein as Carder=s Cintra, Cluthra, Lace Glass, and Florentia. The base glass is also crackled. The vase boasts wonderful applied decoration reminiscent of Venetian embellishments; yet, the leaves and vines undulate with a rhythm more attuned to the world of Art Nouveau. Once applied, these decorative elements have been fumed with acid to produce a smooth, satiny visual effect. Finally, the body of the piece itself has been acid-etched carrying further the floral theme of the piece. Pieces like this are magnificent examples of the design, workmanship, and quality of the glass produced at Steuben by Frederick Carder. These pieces also remind us of the unbroken tradition and skills of generations of glassmakers both here and abroad.

Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Acquired 1/11/03 at Early=s Winter Art Glass Auction in Cincinnati, OH

CIRCA: 1927

DIMENSIONS: H:7.5" D:D:7.5"

CONDITION: Good Condition. Small chip on the rim. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.