First off, David Donaldson corrects the description of the piece shown: The description of the Tiffany piece is incorrect. It should read: Blue translucent glass with overall iridescent surface.

It originally read: Colorless glass, blue iridescence; blown, tooled, applied. Footed vase with narrow stem that widens to a waisted bowl that widens and then folds out to a flat rim.

Gift of Barbara Olsen in memory of Fellow, John K. Olsen at CMoG

Next, I didn’t pay attention and didn’t call this out as a piece of Tiffany instead of Steuben. Other than David Donaldson no one else did either. Why the confusion–well here are two similar Steuben shape number 2652 pieces.

Tiffany and Steuben, side by side

A New Auction Is Coming

Submissions for consideration of the Carder Steuben and Corning Glass Auction are well under way!

This first-ever public auction will be held on Friday evening, September 20 in conjunction with the Carder Steuben Symposium in Corning NY.

The Club and Upstate Auction Company are accepting submissions for consignment from members and readers of the Gazelle Gazette until mid-May.

After that, we will be advertising to the general public for consignments.

No submissions will be accepted after July 15.

If you would like to have your items considered for this very exciting auction, please review the information on the Club’s website by clicking on the Auction Detail box at the end of this article.

Pictures, descriptions, and other required information can be sent to:

steubenglassauction@gmail.com