A Steuben Aurene Three Finger Stump Rustic Vase c1920

Description

Heading : An art nouveau Steuben Aurene three finger stump rustic vase
Date : c1920
Origin : Corning. New York
Colour : Peacock blue. iridised
Body : Three stumps on a wide rounded base. engraved Steuben Aurene (and some illegible numbers)
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 15cm tall
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  497 grams

Reference: This is No 2744 and is shown on Page 269 as well as Fig III.131 on Page 88 of “The Glass of Frederick Carder” by Paul V. Gardner.

Steuben Glass Works was an American art glass manufacturer. founded in the summer of 1903 by Frederick Carder and Thomas G. Hawkes in Corning. New York. which is in Steuben County. from which the company name was derived. Hawkes was the owner of the largest cut glass firm then operating in Corning. Carder was an Englishman (born September 18. 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.