QUESTION OF THE DAY

An auction house told me that they have their “own inventory”, presumably meaning they own the goods. Where did they get this inventory? Are they bidding in their own auctions (against me) to acquire it? Should I care that an auction house is selling their own inventory rather than selling pieces on behalf of consignors? Is there a disclosure obligation when an auction house is selling their own inventory? Anonymous

HISTORICAL GLASS MUSEUM #54

We have this Lemonade set but in Green Jade and Alabaster with all 6 Mugs and swirl ribbed not panel ribbed. I don’t beleive many of these set survived intact.

Beth Shaut, Carder Steuben Glass Shop, Corning, New York

Rosaline & Alabaster Lemonade Set

Shape #6232

HGM #55 FLAT FINIAL

Stevens & Williams Ginger Jar

This is HGM Steuben No 55. The label says it is a Steuben 10″ Ginger Jar in Rosaline and Alabaster; it is unmarked and has a circular domed lid. It was donated by the dentist.

Joann Tortorolo

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This is another example of a Stevens & Williams piece. The top of the finial is probably ground flat which is characteristic.

Marshall Ketchum

2013 Carder Steuben Club annual Symposium will be held at The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY from September 19-21, 2013. The festivities will begin with Frederick Carder’s 150th birthday celebration on the evening of September 18, 2013.

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