And, not because the price was reduced by 50%

from Jeremy Hayes of Port Dover, Ontario

Alan, There was a request recently for show reviews. Last Saturday, The Christie Antique Show was held just outside Dundas, Ontario in a large conservation area. This show has run for many years with a May and September single Saturday date. Around 300 dealers set up under tents or in the open. This May, the weather was perfect and a record crowd of over 11,500 attended. The offering is a mixed bag of every kind of antique item and unfortunately, many reproductions. I spent 4 hours looking at every booth and didn’t see one piece of Carder Steuben.

HOWEVER, today(last Friday), my wife suggested that we go to a neighboring town that has several thrift stores. In the Goodwill, there was this small dish. It is about 3″ across, 2″ inside scallop to scallop and about 1.5″ high. The pontil appears to be off centre. Line drawing shows it close to shape 564 (Bonbon) but no sizes are given. It is signed Steuben Aurene and a number that could be 564. Don’t let the $1.00 price tag fool you, it was 50% off day which would be about 62 cents American. Any thoughts appreciated.

Regards, Jeremy Hayes

Shape: 564

Form: Bonbon

Color: Blue Aurene

Type: Iridescent

Decoration:
Blue Aurene

Follow Up Questions from Jeremy Hayes

Alan, Thanks. I would be interested to know also ( if it is genuine).

1. Who did the signing? If it was floor staff and knowing it was early 1900’s, were there literacy issues? ie. spelling or script issues

2. Why is it signed across outside base and not around pontil (as seen in some on Ebay)? Was it that the pontil grinding wasn’t centred?

3. Would anyone have looked at each piece and approved it? If so, who let this bad marking (what I would consider) go?

4. Does the placement of the signature or condition of it affect value? (Not looking for a value. Just interested in what aspects affect value. ie. recent discussion of vase vs. bowl).

Regards, Jeremy Hayes