A few examples of appraisal values for
FIRST BLOW

• STEUBEN GOLD AURENE STOCKING
  STEUBEN GOLD AURENE STOCKING DARNERDESCRIPTION: Steuben gold Aurene stocking darner. Whimsy, Iridized lead glass, Open pontil. Reference: Shown at page 13 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers. See in Fig. 8.20, p. 185 of Dimitroff's, Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass. 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 paper weights, stocking darners, letter openers. Carders workers were no exception. See also, Plate X of The Glass of Frederick Carder by Paul V. Gardner. A Collectors should realize that these products of the glassblower’s spare time were not normally placed in the lehring ovens. They are, therefore, subject to unusual stress and may actually disintegrate without any provocation whatsoever. P. 23 of A Guide to Colored Steuben Glass 1903-1933, Book Two by Ericson. An iridescent glass as fine as Tiffany's was introduced in 1904 by Frederick Carder, an Englishman who became associated with Thomas G. Hawks of Corning, New York. Mr. Carder and Mr. Hawks formed the Steuben Glass Works, now a part of the Corning Glass Company. Aurene was first blown and then coated in the desired coloring. In form, it was more classical than Tiffany's or possibly it should be described as less arty. In fact, certain of this ware was modern looking, more in keeping with present-day taste. While Mr. Carder did make some flowered pieces similar to Tiffany's, he was not so given to elaborate or peculiarly-shaped objects. Frederick Carder, like Tiffany, designed all his own glass. Mr. Carders Aurene although not advertised was handled by salesmen. As a result, it did not become so well know as Favrile. Tiffany's glass was produced in quantity and therefore turns up more frequently today than the scarcer Aurene. Pgs. 93-95, Nineteenth-Century Art Glass by Ruth Webb Lee. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired 1/27/99 from Penny N= Sue=s Antiques of San Clemente, CA. CIRCA: 1920-1925 DIMENSIONS: H: 2.5" x L: 6.5" 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.
• EARLY STEUBEN PINCHED IRIDESCENT
  EARLY STEUBEN PINCHED IRIDESCENT VASEDESCRIPTION: Early period Steuben pinched iridescent glass vase with four prunts. Iridized Lead Glass “Aurene 150" engraved at bottom. Reference: Shape 150, p. 246 Paul V. Gardner. Shown at page 7 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers. Similar style (style 136) shown at Fig. 8.55, p. 197 of Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass by Dimitroff. In Gardner’s, The Glass of Frederick Carder, at p. 346 there is an index to Steuben Catalogues from 1904-1912, with a picture in fig. FF at page 353 of the item. “An iridescent glass fully as fine as Tiffany’s was introduced in 1904 by Frederick Carder, an Englishman who became associated with Thomas G. Hawks of Corning, New York. Mr. Carder and Mr. Hawks formed the Steuben Glass Works, now a part of the Corning Glass Company.” “Aurene was first blown and then coated in the desired coloring. In form, it was more classical than Tiffany’s or possibly it should be described as less ‘arty.’ In fact, certain of this ware was modern looking, more in keeping with present-day taste. While Mr. Carder did make some flowered pieces similar to Tiffany’s, he was not so given to elaborate or peculiarly-shaped objects.” “Frederick Carder, like Tiffany, designed all his own glass.” “Mr. Carder’s Aurene although not advertised was handled by salesmen. As a result, it did not become so well know as Favrile. Tiffany’s glass was produced in quantity and therefore turns up more frequently today than the scarcer Aurene.” Pgs. 93-95, Nineteenth-Century Art Glass by Ruth Webb Lee. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired 3/24/00 from Michelle Davis LeVar of Spokane, WA CIRCA: 1905 DIMENSIONS: H: 4.5" x D: 3" 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.
• STEUBEN BLUE AURENE COVERED
  STEUBEN BLUE AURENE COVERED FOOTED GLASS VASEDESCRIPTION: Steuben Blue Aurene covered, footed Vase, Iridized lead glass. Incised "Aurene 2824". Shape #2824 Reference: Pictured p. 20 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers See similar piece in, American Art Nouveau Glass by Revi, p. 136. See similar piece (shape 2822) at Fig. 4.60, p. 65 of Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass by Dimitroff. “Another factor influencing value is that certain types of objects just seem to be rare, Some examples of rarer objects are those with covers, miniatures, multi armed candelabra, baskets, and tumble-ups ” P. 253-255 in Dimitroff. “An iridescent glass fully as fine as Tiffany’s was introduced in 1904 by Frederick Carder, an Englishman who became associated with Thomas G. Hawks of Corning, New York. Mr. Carder and Mr. Hawks formed the Steuben Glass Works, now a part of the Corning Glass Company.” “Aurene was first blown and then coated in the desired coloring. In form, it was more classical than Tiffany’s or possibly it should be described as less ‘arty.’ In fact, certain of this ware was modern looking, more in keeping with present-day taste. While Mr. Carder did make some flowered pieces similar to Tiffany’s, he was not so given to elaborate or peculiarly-shaped objects.” “Frederick Carder, like Tiffany, designed all his own glass.” “Mr. Carder’s Aurene although not advertised was handled by salesmen. As a result, it did not become so well know as Favrile. Tiffany’s glass was produced in quantity and therefore turns up more frequently today than the scarcer Aurene.” Pgs. 93-95, Nineteenth-Century Art Glass by Ruth Webb Lee. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Acquired 8/4/00 from Tom Dimitroff of Corning, NY CIRCA: 1910-1915 DIMENSIONS: H: 5.5" W: 3" CONDITION: Great Condition: . 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.
• STEUBEN BLUE AURENE
  STEUBEN BLUE AURENE BOWLDESCRIPTION: Blue Aurene bowl with ribbed edges. Iridescent lead glass. Shape #564. Marked “Steuben Aurene 564" Reference: Pictured p. 22 of Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers. “An iridescent glass fully as fine as Tiffany’s was introduced in 1904 by Frederick Carder, an Englishman who became associated with Thomas G. Hawks of Corning, New York. Mr. Carder and Mr. Hawks formed the Steuben Glass Works, now a part of the Corning Glass Company.” “Aurene was first blown and then coated in the desired coloring. In form, it was more classical than Tiffany’s or possibly it should be described as less arty. In fact, certain of this ware was modern looking, more in keeping with present-day taste. While Mr. Carder did make some flowered pieces similar to Tiffany’s, he was not so given to elaborate or peculiarly-shaped objects.” “Frederick Carder, like Tiffany, designed all his own glass.” “Mr. Carder’s Aurene although not advertised was handled by salesmen. As a result, it did not become so well know as Favrile. Tiffany’s glass was produced in quantity and therefore turns up more frequently today than the scarcer Aurene.” Pgs. 93-95, Nineteenth-Century Art Glass by Ruth Webb Lee. Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers Purchased 2/18/01 from dealer Steve Arnhart of Oceanside, CA DIMENSIONS: 6 3/4" width, 4 ½ “width at opening, 3" H 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.
• ALEXANDER HAY RICHIE AFTER DARLEY
  ALEXANDER HAY RICHIE AFTER DARLEY (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN, 1822-1895) FIRST BLOW FOR LIBERTY: TO THE MEMORY OF THE PATRIOTS OF 1775 STIPP...Unframed; Published by Mason Bros. 64 Nassau St. New York. Stipple and line engraving: 27 x 35 in. (full sheet)
• MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - 'First
  MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - 'First Blow for Liberty - To the Memory of the Patriots of 1775' by A.H. Ritchie (Alexander Hay 1822-1895) dated 1863 'Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world' mitered black lacquer frame
• After F. O. C. Darley A. H. Ritchie
  After F. O. C. Darley A. H. Ritchie engraver ''First Blow for Liberty'' (Ritchie & Co. New York) colored stipple engraving 24 x 33 in. framed Estimate $ 150-200