Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Teresa Peterson of Laurel, Maryland recommends the “Brilliant Weekend”.

Hi Alan

I will be attending the ‘Brilliant Weekend’ – and yes it’s a great time to learn about Brilliant glass as well as have the opportunity to purchase some outstanding pieces. The people are friendly and always willing to share their knowledge.

Teresa – Maryland

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I just attended an antique show. In one showcase I saw what looked to be a Blue Aurene vase. The dealer pointed out the marking “Aurene” and post production “F Carder” signatures. They both looked like authentic signatures. However, the glass itself didn’t look right. The dealer said, as I’ve often heard before when something doesn’t look right, that this must have been an experimental piece. That seems to explain away such questions.

I wrote to a friend with a picture to ask his opinion. It came back with an opinion that he didn’t think this was Mr. Carder’s work and that signatures are quite easily faked. Along with this was a reference and link to an auction house of a piece of glass that had a signature in block of “STEUBEN” and “F. Carder” incised in the pontil. Of course, this was not a piece of Steuben”. What to make of all this? Signatures are easily faked and you just need to evaluate the glass to be certain it’s “the real deal”. I might add that many dealer don’t know the differences; some do and many are just acting in good faith holding out a piece as Steuben, when it’s not. The answer is study and knowledge are the best protectors.

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2012 Carder Steuben Club annual Symposium will be held at The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY from September 20-22, 2012.