curved arm brass sconce with etched Steubens
curved arm brass sconce with etched Steubens
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AA# 49822
Circa: 1910’s
Condition: Age Consistent
Material: Brass fixture and Calcite Shade
Finish: Original
Country of origin: USA
Illumination: 1 standard Edison socket
Dimensions: 4” wide x 11 1/2” tall x 9 1/2” projection
These lovely Steuben shades are made from calcite. Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate. The etching of grapes is apt for Steuben as there is even a Steuben grape cultivated for making juice and wine! Sip a small glass of these fabulous shades.
Steuben Glass Works was founded in 1903 by Frederick Carder, who has honed his craft in England. The firm did fairly well in its early years, having perfected the Gold Aurene design that was very similar to iridescent art glass produced by Tiffany. However, Steuben had a hard time staying afloat during World War I when wartime restrictions made it difficult to get the materials they needed. In 1918 Steuben Glass Works became the Steuben Division of Corning Glass Works, but continued to produce colored art glass until its last known sale in 1943.
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