DESCRIPTION: Steuben amethyst glass perfume funnel.
Lead Glass

Reference:
Whimsey—not a production piece.
See Fig. 8.18 p. 184 of Frederick Carder and his Steuben Glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff.
Shows a gold Aurene Funnel c. 1917 without handle and notes that it probably was made by gaffer August Jansson.

Author notes:
Glassworkers throughout history are known to have created their own pieces at the factory, but on their own time. Most glass houses freely allowed workers the opportunity to exercise their creativity in this way. These works, often referred to as whimsies, include paperweights, stocking darners, letter openers, button hooks, pipes, pens, funnels, and many other types of objects. Carders workers were no exception. Often, whimsies were variations of stock designs and are, thus, identifiable as to origin. Indeed, the workers were very adept at producing such items in many types and colors of glass. Today, various whimsies have become highly prized pieces. Frederick Carder and Steuben glass by Thomas P. Dimitroff, p. 184.

Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Acquired July 18, 2009 at Early’s Summer Glass Auction in Cincinnati.

CIRCA: Early 1900s

DIMENSIONS: H: 4.5" x D: 4"

CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. 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.