Beth Shaut of the Carder Steuben Shop in Corning passes along some additional observations on perfume lamps from her many years working with Bob Rockwell. Beth is fortunate to be able to continue to spend time every week with Bob, as he visits his former shop and shares his experiences with his long time friend, Frederick Carder. It’s magical as those know who’ve experienced visiting the shop when Bob “holds court.”
In my time working with Carder Steuben I have seen several Perfumes and Colognes used as bases for Boudoir Lamps to go with Dresser sets. Any number of companies wanted to accommodate the purchaser with a piece that complimented their homes. If you look in the Gardner Book under Lamp Shafts Bases and also Spindle you will see a few.

What’s in the works for the Carder Steuben Club’s annual Symposium to be held in Corning on Oct. 1-3? Well, chairman Scott Hansen has been planning something for everyone. Here’s just one small part of his report.
Each year at the Symposium we devote two sessions to what we call Collector’s Choice. The purpose of these sessions is to have a collector select pieces from his or her collection and share them will everyone at the Symposium. It’s a great opportunity to review what other collectors have assembled, ask questions about the glass and hear stories about the pieces. This year, in one of the sessions, Board member Dick Weerts will share some of his collection with us. Dick has recently completed a photography project related to his collection and will use those photographs to share his collection.

Our second Collector’s Choice session is new this year and is designed to involve each and every person attending the Symposium. Mark Chamovitz will moderate a Group Collector’s Choice session entitled “You Can Only Keep One.” Each person attending the Symposium with be asked to bring with them a piece of Carder Steuben which answers the question “If you could keep only one piece of your Carder Steuben, which one would it be, and why?” Then, during the session moderated by Mark, each person will show their piece of glass and share with the group why the color, shape, pattern, acquisition story or sentimental value is so special to them. Not only will we be able to see some great pieces of glass, but we will also hear some wonderful stories. So please begin thinking about the piece of glass that you will bring with you to the Symposium.