Empire

Object NameCut and Engraved Plate in "Empire" Pattern

Manufacturer T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1937-1939

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

TechniqueBlown, tooled, cut, engraved, polished

SizeOverall H: 2.8 cm, Diam (max): 41 cm

Accession Number2005.4.49

Credit LinePurchased in part with donated funds from Dick and Joan Randles, and John Kohut, in memory of his parents John J. and Frances M. Piecuch Kohut

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionPlate cut and engraved in "Empire" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, with cut decoration. Flat circular plate, cut in an elaborate pattern; with 12 ovals cut in fine diamonds radiating from the center, surrounded by a circle of find diamonds; the rim of the plate has six shield-shaped sections cut a variation of Russian, alternating with six circles which have a center section engraved with baskets of flowers surrounded by radiating lines. Plate edge is notched. Signed “Samuel Hawkes” in script in two places and with the “Hawkes” trademark in the center.
Provenance

Source George Kuzora - 2005-08-16

Former Collection Whiskey Run Antiques
The tray was bought at Whiskey Run Antiques south of Pittsburgh several years ago. They were a mini co-op and went out of buisness a few years ago. The dealers said tehy got it from a Tulsa, OK estate