Gold Calcite Disk (Reflector)
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
Not on View
Collections
Published References- Glass
Cf. Dimitroff, Thomas P., Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass, American Classics, Schiffer Publishing LLD, 1998.
Exhibition HistoryCf. Toledo Museum of Art, Steuben, 70 Years of American Glassmaking, Nov. 17-Dec. 29, 1974, reportedly showed similar objects.
1850-1860
1760-1810
Probably 1880-1900
800-1500
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