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Vase

Object NameLamp
Pattern Name
  • Moss Agate; Aurene; 2683
Shape Number
  • 2683
Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1920-1929
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueBlown
SizeOverall H: 61.9 cm, Diam: 44 cm
Accession Number74.4.181
Credit LineGift of Otto W. Hilbert
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTranslucent amber iridescent lead glass (gold Aurene); blown, iridized. Circular flared rim tapers and swells to shoulder and tapers to base; ground pontil mark; metal electrical attachment rests atop homemade circular wooden top; glass vase rests atop Chinese-style wooden pedestal; (b) colorless, lead glass cased with transparent amber, lead glass with laminated layer of bubbles and swirling black, blue, green, gold and red inclusions; blown. Conical shape; circular upper rough ground rim flares to large circular lower rim; rough outer acid-etched surface. (a) Gold Aurene base is Design #2683; (b) lampshade is design #8528; or random shape to try feasibility of glass technique.
Provenance
Former Collection Otto Hilbert - 1974
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Frederick Carder
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