DESCRIPTION: Steuben gold Aurene, iridized lead glass vase, with transparaceny.
Incised "Aurene 164".
Shape #164

Reference:
See fig. 4.67, p. 67 of Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff. This (specific piece) is thought to be the first production Gold Aurene piece made.
At page 46 of Frederick Carder: Portrait of a Glassmaker by Paul V. Gardner this piece is featured by a full page picture and caption noting it as the first production Gold Aurene piece.
Pictured at p. 31 of Frederick Carder, and his Steuben Glass 1903-1933 from The Rockwell Gallery by Robert F. Rockwell.
Pictured at Plate III in a picture depicting the first gold aurene pieces. The Glass of Frederick Carder by Paul V. Gardner.

Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Purchased 3/18/01 from dealer Stephen Arnhart of Oceanside, CA

CIRCA: 1904

DIMENSIONS: H: 5.75" W: 2.75"

CONDITION: Slight discoloration on mouth believed to be part of production. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.