In RED BOX STEUBEN EXCALIBUR 18K GOLD Paperweight STERLING HOUSTON Heart Art
Item History & Price
signed Steuben EXCALIBURJames Houston design 1963 Consider this Steuben icon, a signed, as new in vintage red leather box Excalibur of legendary fame. A heavy block of fire polished cut and angled crystal magnifies and refracts the light into a rainbow pattern. It holds an eight inch solid sterling silver claymore style sword with the hilt wrapped in braided 18kt gold (marked for gold, sterling and the Steuben "S".) A...n early creation of the famed Steuben designer, writer and outdoorsman, the late James Houston (famous for Arctic fisherman, Ice Hunter, Eagle on Globe, Trumpeting Elephant, Ice Bear, Otter and many others)--a rare find in gift ready condition. Only the true king can remove the sword from the stone!!At approx. 4 inches tall by 5 inches wide and approx. 4lbs, this Steuben Excalibur is crystal clear with no nicks, no chips, no scratches or signs of use to the glass and no display wear or scratches on the bottom. The crystal block is fully signed "steuben" in script. The letter opener sword has no monogram and does not look like it was placed in the crystal block. Truly BRILLIANT!!This will be packed in it's good condition vintage red leather fitted box (free of stains or odors with some scuffs/scratches to the lid.) This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with FREE INSURED PRIORITY SHIPPING to lower US 48 States with NO customs import duties or fees within the USA. No fake "hidden reserve" to waste your time. You will be thrilled with this beautiful work of art.I have set a very fair price for this wonderful Steuben masterwork/design.Steuben Glass was founded by Frederick Carder in 1903. Recognized as the world's foremost artisan glass house, Steuben glass was hand made by American craftsmen at the works in Corning NY. Steuben glass was frequently the United States’ gift of State to foreign dignitaries. Steuben marketed no “seconds”. Items that did not meet their exacting production standards were destroyed by being smashed in a bin. Steuben, a recognized luxury brand and the ultimate in art glass.Please e-mail me if you have any questions and thank you for your interest in this famous Steuben design. I have a reputation for selling authentic art glass of the highest quality, 99% of my feedback is based on sales of Steuben Glass. You can feel confident in your purchase. My goal is gift worthy Steuben. Please check out my other Steuben items on Ebay.Thank you for your interest in this Steuben design which is Steuben style #1000 first produced in 1963 and in continuous production until Steuben's closing in December of 2011.
