John Shuman’s defintions

p. 14 Cintra – Steuben

Cintra was placed into production about 1917and was made into the early ’20s. On a rarity scale this exotic glass ranks closely to the choice Acid Cutbacks.

Crushed colored glass in powdered form was laid out on the marver in random fashion, a vertical striped design, or in very rare instances, in a form that resembled a bird and florals. Molten crystal glass was rolled over the powders and formed into a desired shape. Finally, another covering of clear glass encased the design in a permanent suspensions. Some specimens have either small random bubbles or controlled bubbles, while others have none at all.

Color combinations are pink and blue or blue and yellow; some are single colors with sculptured, Acid Cutback, applied rings and rims, or additional colored and painted décor. Some objects were satinized, while many remain shiny; both types are quite attractive.

Gold Ruby cut to Green Cintra in Chambord Pattern

Shape 7001