"Verre de Soie", "Gold Aurene"

Object NameLampshade

Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)

Maker Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1910-1925

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

Techniquemold-blown, stone wheel-cut, decorated

SizeH: 12.8 cm, D (max.): 11.6 cm

Accession Number77.4.43

Credit LineGift of Charles K. Bassett

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTransparent "Verre de Soie" and "Gold Aurene" lead glass; mold- blown, stone wheel-cut and decorated. Incurved waisted ogee shape; circular flared fitter rim; rounded shoulder tapers and swells to bulbous rounded base area; ten crimp circular base rim; "Gold Aurene" machine threading encircles lower one-third of body; stone wheel-cut garlands of flowers, leaves, and ribbons on upper body extending into "Gold Aurene" threading; acid-etched on inner surface; ground "fitter rim" marked with silver Fleur de Lis.
Provenance

Source Estate of Charles K. Bassett