In RED BOX STEUBEN Glass ARCTIC FISHERMAN STERLING Spear Fish JAMES HOUSTON
Item History & Price
Signed SteubenARCTIC FISHERMAN James Houston design 1970
Consider this Steuben treasure, a signed, new in correct original fitted red leather box Arctic Fisherman of legendary fame. A heavy fire polished cut and angled crystal ice floe magnifies and refracts the light into a rainbow pattern. Upon the ice kneels the fisherman with spear poised (all of solid cast sterling silver.) Below the ice two unwary arctic char (painstak...ingly copper wheel engraved by hand) swim in the crystal clear water. An early creation of the famed Steuben designer, writer and outdoorsman, the late James Houston*, a rare find in gift ready condition!!At approx. 7 inches tall by 6 inches wide and approx. 5lbs, this Steuben classic is crystal clear with no chips, no scratches or signs of use to the glass, no damage to the fisherman and no display wear on the bottom. The crystal block is fully signed "steuben" in script. This will be packed in it's original correct fine condition vintage red leather fitted box with some wear to the leather top and gilt edges. This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with FREE INSURED EXPRESS SHIPPING to lower US 48 States. The winning bidder will be thrilled with this beautiful work of art.I have set a very fair price for this wonderful Steuben masterwork rarely seen in this superb new condition. With no hidden reserve to waste your time and no import or customs duty fees in the USA.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 Steuben art glass of the highest quality, 99% of my feedback is based on sales of Steuben Glass. I am an experienced packer of this art glass. My goal is gift worthy Steuben. Please check out my other Steuben items on Ebay.This is Steuben style #1023, first produced in June 1970 and in continuous production until Steuben's closing in 2011.*James Houston was noted for many terrific Steuben artworks such as Arctic Ice Bear, Ice Hunter, Eagle on Globe, Wild Turkey Decanter and Mallard Engraved Decanter, Trumpeting Elephant, Sea Otter, Cupola with Horse Weathervane, Christmas Tree with 18K gold star and others...
Consider this Steuben treasure, a signed, new in correct original fitted red leather box Arctic Fisherman of legendary fame. A heavy fire polished cut and angled crystal ice floe magnifies and refracts the light into a rainbow pattern. Upon the ice kneels the fisherman with spear poised (all of solid cast sterling silver.) Below the ice two unwary arctic char (painstak...ingly copper wheel engraved by hand) swim in the crystal clear water. An early creation of the famed Steuben designer, writer and outdoorsman, the late James Houston*, a rare find in gift ready condition!!At approx. 7 inches tall by 6 inches wide and approx. 5lbs, this Steuben classic is crystal clear with no chips, no scratches or signs of use to the glass, no damage to the fisherman and no display wear on the bottom. The crystal block is fully signed "steuben" in script. This will be packed in it's original correct fine condition vintage red leather fitted box with some wear to the leather top and gilt edges. This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with FREE INSURED EXPRESS SHIPPING to lower US 48 States. The winning bidder will be thrilled with this beautiful work of art.I have set a very fair price for this wonderful Steuben masterwork rarely seen in this superb new condition. With no hidden reserve to waste your time and no import or customs duty fees in the USA.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 Steuben art glass of the highest quality, 99% of my feedback is based on sales of Steuben Glass. I am an experienced packer of this art glass. My goal is gift worthy Steuben. Please check out my other Steuben items on Ebay.This is Steuben style #1023, first produced in June 1970 and in continuous production until Steuben's closing in 2011.*James Houston was noted for many terrific Steuben artworks such as Arctic Ice Bear, Ice Hunter, Eagle on Globe, Wild Turkey Decanter and Mallard Engraved Decanter, Trumpeting Elephant, Sea Otter, Cupola with Horse Weathervane, Christmas Tree with 18K gold star and others...
