WE SHIP! The AEAA is proud to present this gorgeous hand accented C.F. Monroe, Wave Crest / Mt Washington Glass rare Helmschmeid Swirl, handled, covered sugar bowl. This unique sugar dates from 1902-1904, and features both obverse and reverse hand-painted and transfer pink & white florals + tasteful swirl edge hand enamel beading. Our bowl carries a very ornate silver plated rim and rope twist handle. Helmschmeid Swirl covered sugar bowls can be seen in The Glass Of C.F. Monroe / by Wilfred Cohen, on Pages #61-#63, and our sugar bowl finish is in great condition. It weighs 13 oz. and measures 4.25 x 4.25 x 5 inches tall, bail raised. This classic Mt. Washington / Wave Crest heirloom is a must for any collector. This fine heirloom is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford, respected, longtime dealers of valuable antiques. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. In 1877, Charles Fabyan Monroe was hired as a decorator by the Meriden Flint Glass Co. He showed such promise and imagination, that he was frequently sent abroad to study new designs and techniques of European glass manufacturers. Having developed an exceptional sense of style, C.F. Monroe opened his first shop in Meriden, CT. in 1880, located at 36 West Main Street, operating initially in the format of a European glass importer. Shortly thereafter in 1882, he began his decorating studio, and by 1885 had opened an art academy also in Meriden, that became the C.F. Monroe opal glass decorating works in 1886. The C.F. Monroe Co. was formally incorporated in 1892, and introduced the Wave Crest line that was patented on Oct. 4, of that same year. Using primarily the highly stylized original glass forms from Mt. Washington / Pairpoint Glass, the Monroe decorations became some of the most beloved creations of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. When the 1890’s arrived and the demand for finely decorated glass was its height, the Monroe company was located in several large buildings on the corner of West Main Street and Capitol Avenue, and employed such fine artists as Carl V. Helmschmied (the Helmschmied swirl pattern was designed and patented by C.F. Monroe Co. during Carl’s employ), Walter Nilson, J.J. Knoblauch, Joseph Hickish, Carl Puffee, Flora Fiest, Gustave Reinman, Florence Knoblauch, Emil Melchior, and Alma Wenk, Blanche Duval, Gussie Stremlan, Elizabeth Zeibart, and Elizabeth Casey.

XA - B63 - excellent condition