Click below for Frank Creech Obituary

So very sorry to hear of Frank Creech passing, he was a true gentleman. I always enjoyed hearing their stories and learning from both of them. He will be missed. My condolences to Elizabeth and their family.

Debby Schultz

I will miss Frank. He & Elizabeth were the life of the party. They were involved with Carder Steuben for quite a long time. They were with the friends of Carder. I have some wonderful memories. I helped Frank find the perfect perfume for one of Elizabeth’s major birthdays. So much fun. Beth Shaut

Response to Lynda Randolph Comments

Lynda asked how much intarsia was done. I think Carder said about 100 pieces. Based on auctions and exposure on the internet I suspect more than 100 pieces, but certainly due to difficulty a very limited production.

Lynda asked whether I own an intarsia piece.

Lynda says she like seeing what is not on display. response

a) If you go to a museum with Carder Steuben not on display, ask about it. It might remind the museum they have Steuben in storage and patrons are interested in sharing it.

c) Reminds us that museums not only have a responsibility to display, but also to preserve.

d) Every picture, on display or not, instructs the viewer to a piece of art glass they may not have experience before.

Appraiser

Every so often we get the name of an appraiser and we share that. We don’t recommend, but merely pass it along. So here is one just received on Brenda Hill.

Appraisal Services by Brenda D. Hill, LLC

9689 Church Creek Road

Lindley, NY 14858

607-523-8136

AppraisalServicesBDHill@gmail.com

or hillantiques@icloud.com

Credentials of Brenda D. Hill, Appraiser

Appraisal Education & Training

· USPAP 7 Hour Course in Reston, VA; March 2020

· State University of New York, Purchase, June 2018.

College level course curriculum taught at
SUNY Purchase in conjunction with American Society of Appraisers.

ASC1000/PG201; Introduction to Personal Property Valuation

ASC1010/PG202; Development of a Personal Property Appraisal: Research and Analysis

ASC1020/PG203; Communication of a Personal Property Appraisal: Writing the Appraisal Report

ASC1030/PG204; Personal Property Valuation: The Legal and Regulatory Environment

· USPAP 15 Hour Course in Chicago, IL; February 2018

Education

· Elmira College, NY, BS Business Administration, Marketing & Management; 2006

· Corning Community College, NY, AS Business Administration; 1986

· Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt Certifications at Corning Incorporated

Professional Experience

Corning Museum of Glass & Rakow Library

2015 to Present
· Docent; provide guided tours of all 6 galleries and changing exhibits to visitors

· Volunteer; projects at Rakow Library and Ambassador to CMoG

· Attend glass artists’ presentations, glassmaking demonstrations & gallery openings

· Completed glass blowing, flameworking, casting, sandblasting classes at The Studio

Sales by Estate of Mind
2014 to Present

· Team member of a professional company hired to liquidate the homes’ contents. My primary role is to identify any “good antiques and collectibles” within a house full of “stuff” and recommend appropriate prices and venues to sell these items for the highest price.

Antiques from the Hill 1990 to Present

· A part time passion, turned full time of buying and selling antiques and collectibles

Corning Incorporated, Optical Fiber 1977 , 2013

· Global Customer Service Manager, Logistics Manager and Project Manager

Memberships

· Carder Steuben Club, Corning Museum of Glass

Personal Footnote: In 2017 I started on the path of becoming an accredited personal property appraiser with American Society of Appraisers (ASA) however in October 2018 my husband was killed by a drunk driver and that tragedy put just about everything in my life on hold. I maintain my ASA membership, peruse ongoing education and have helped folks who find me with a need but I am not actively advertising to solicit business, however I hope to someday.