- Circa 1915
- Deep acid etched cutback
- Bellflower, medallion and ribbon work design details
- 24 1/2" drop x 16" diameter x 4 1/2" shade depth
- Drop can be adjusted if desired.
History : Steuben Glass Works is an American art glass manufacturer,
founded in the summer of 1903 by Fredrick C. Carder and Thomas G. Hawkes
in Corning, New York. Hawkes was the owner of the largest cut glass firm
then operating in Corning. Carder was an Englishman (born 18 September 1863)
who had many years experience designing glass for Stevens and Williams in England.
Hawkes purchased the glass blanks for his cutting shop from many sources and
eventually wanted to start a factory to make the blanks himself. Hawkes
convinced Carder to come to Corning and manage such a factory. Carder, who had
been passed over for promotion at Stevens and Williams, consented to do so.
Steuben Acid Cutback - Technology used in calcite shades
where the color of one glass is shown through the
different color of the second piece of glass when they
are cased together and then acid etched.
This wonderful Antique light has an iridescent glow and
would be well placed in a library, dining room, bedroom,
living room or foyer.
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