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Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905

Creator: Louis Comfort Tiffany
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Amber colored favrile art glass sherbet compote made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1905; signed "L.C.T." and numbered "5037 B" (see image). It is in excellent and all original condition and color with no chips. The color is fabulous and changes readily and pleasantly with the light; this is a result of the iridescent nature of the glass which was developed in the 1890's by Arthur J. Nash who worked with Louis Comfort at Tiffany's, and eventually owned a portion of the company in the 1920's.
The scalloped top, tapers into a ribbed stem, ending in a sweeping branch designed 2 3/4" round base.

Dimensions: 3 5/8" high x 4" diameter; resting on 2 3/4" circular base

Provenance: Recently acquired from an upscale San Francisco estate

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Glass,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	738546

Dimensions

W.	4 in;	H.	3.63 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	10.16 cm;	H.	9.22 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.