Gold Calcite Disk (Reflector)

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Gold Calcite Disk (Reflector)

Manufacturer Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works

Designer Frederick Carder (American, 1863-1963)

Date1920-1929

DimensionsOverall: Diam.: 10 ½ in. (266.7 mm).

MediumHoney-colored over “Calcite” lead glass, blown, spun flat, "Gold Aurene" iridescence, rough pontil.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of George R. Francoeur and Gerald A. Earles

Object number

2013.177

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DescriptionHoney-colored lead over calcite glass, blown and spun out. Sprayed with metallic chloride, reheated and further expanded to form a large, nearly flat disk with an iridescent and slightly cracked gold surface on the front. Rough pontil mark on the back.

Published References

Cf. Dimitroff, Thomas P., Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass, American Classics, Schiffer Publishing LLD, 1998.

Exhibition History

Cf. Toledo Museum of Art, Steuben, 70 Years of American Glassmaking, Nov. 17-Dec. 29, 1974, reportedly showed similar objects.