Transluscent Color

Ivory Pears-Table Decoration Shape #7474

from The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Art Glass by John A. Shuman III

p. 26 Ivory – Steuben

Ivory glass, a product of the ’20s and ’30s, is translucent, somewhat resembling the color of pressed “Custard.” It has a bell like quality when tapped and is thicker and heavier than many Steuben wares. Most objects will not have the Fleur-de-Lis, but originally were marked with oval, silver paper labels.

This glass should be readily recognized due to its distinctive color’ its exterior is usually smooth. The glass was blown into common patterns and each piece will have a smooth ground pontil. Uranium (U3O8) was added to the batch as a coloring agent.

Vases, some with acid etching, plus console bowls and candlesticks may be found. The Ivory forms were often contrasted with black, Ivory was also employed as a trim in the form of threading on darker glass.

Pair of Ivory Flowers and Stems on a Miorror Black Base Shape #7317

from A Guide to Colored Steuben Glass 1903-1933 by Eric E. Ericson

p. 31 Of all translucent Carder creations, Ivory is the most easily recognized, due to this distinctive color. Unfortunately, it is not in plentiful supply, and recognition therefore plays a secondary role to sheer luck.

All Steuben Ivory is blown; none was ever molded. As such, each item will have a pontil mark. Most pontils on the larger items will be ground smooth, while on the smaller pieces the pontil will be rough.

In trim, Ivory played a secondary role to parent glass items. For example, a topaz vase may be threaded with Ivory, and many are found this way. Naturally, there are other colors upon which can be found an application of Ivory reeding.

For the most part, the exterior surface of Ivory will be absolutely smooth. The exceptions are when the item was copper wheel engraved; when the item was used in the acid etched manner;….

Ivory Puff Box with Mirror Black Cover