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from A Guide to Colored Steuben Glass 1903 -1933 Book Two by Eric E. Ericson

p. 71

Moss Agate is another production which originated in England while Mr. Carder was associated with Stevens and Williams. Its original introduction in the late 19th century apparently met with seemingly the same reception accorded it in the United States under the Steuben label some forty years later. It was not popular. It is indeed odd that lack of popularity in the market place should attach a rare rating to any glass, however, the uniqueness of the ware makes it difficult to understand the mood of the public. Even without the aura of rarity the glass certainly would occupy a prominent position in any Steuben collection.

Moss Agate, as the name implies, is another Carder treatment of his desire to produce in glass an object of mineral origin. Many different finely ground particles of varied colored glasses formation then pulled into shape with a hook similar to the famed Larson hook for pulling feathers, whereupon it was coated with another layer of clear crystal and given a final form. It is not uncommon to find minute particles of Amethyst, Jade Green, Topaz, Yellow Jade, Brown, Black and more, in varying degrees of size and angularity..

Shape: 8562

Form: Shade

Color: Rose

Type: Moss Agate Decoration: Matte, Rose

Shape: 6211

Form: Vase

Color: Yellow

Type: Moss Agate

Shape: 6849

Form: Shade

Color: Amber

Type: Moss Agate

Size: 6.75 in high

Shape: 6686

Form: Cologne

Color: Pink & Blue Cintra Component Colors: Stopper: Colorless

Type: Moss Agate Decoration: Cut or Engraved, Colorless

Size: 6.25 in high

Description: The factory records say that this coloration is “Mossagate inside crystal”.