Steuben Ivory Glass Charger With Black Rim

DESCRIPTION: Steuben ivory glass charger with mirror black rim.
Lead glass with applied decoration.

Reference:
Fig. 5121, p. 158 Gardner
Provenance--See Traditional Home magazine Sept. 2000 issue. Page 192 picture
under the caption “The Many Shades of Jade”. This is the same plate that was photographed at Tom Dimitroff’s home.

Pictured at p. 149 of Objects of Desire, The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers.
Ericson vol. I, p.31. Often called custard due to its resemblance to. All Steuben Ivory is blown; none was ever molded. Most pontils on the larger items will be ground smooth. Uncommon to be signed with Fleur de’Lis. Most had paper labels. Tends to be thicker and somewhat heavier than many items.

Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Purchased from Tom Dimitroff. Tom believes this was likely custom produced because of its unusually large size. 7/26/00

CIRCA: 1931-1932

DIMENSIONS: H: 1.5" x D: 17"

CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. 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.