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Calcite defined by John Shuman

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Calcite (On Blue and Gold Aurene) – Steuben

Developed by Frederick Carder in 1915, this cream white and ivory translucent glass was named for the mineral it resembles. The batch consisted of a carefully regulated formula, containing calcium phosphate, which gives it transparency. Each glass object was made from three separate gatherings, the outside often being sprayed with tin chloride to give it an iridescence.

Calcite was predominately used in gas and electric lighting fixtures, tablewares, ornamental objects and table lamps. It was used mainly for fixtures, since it radiates a very soft light. A few examples were engraved or acid-etched. The patterns were further clarified by rubbing with an unfired brown oxide; when air dried, it gave a nice contrasting hue.

Calcite served as both an inner and an outer casing for Gold and Blue Aurene glass. It also became the body for applying Brown, Red, and Green Aurenes and embellishing them with spider, feather, and leaf décor. Calcite is rarely found signed with a Fleur-de-Lis. However, lined and decorated Calcite can be found signed in a variety of other ways.

Gold Calcite Compote

Shape #2718