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“The Lamps Of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated”
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New Book Sheds Light On Iconic Firm
FRIDAY JULY 22, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 30
Color, Cut, And Clarity: The Heisey Glass Company Of Newark, Ohio From Our Files By Andrew Richmond Some stories are the microcosms of larger ones, which is certainly true for August Heisey and his glass company. Heisey himself is the story of the original American dream - an immigrant who worked his way up to incredible wealth and his company’s success and productivity would mirror the rise and fall of American manufacture, for a time supplying a growing middle class with quality goods at affordable prices, giving them successful mimicry of the lavish things in the homes of the industrial tycoons who employed them. In 1861 August Heisey (1842 to
Also in colorless glass, this monumental punch bowl and pedestal is in the Greek Key pattern, and sold for just over $400 at Leland Little Auctions in late 2011.
1922), a German-born immigrant, would find work as a clerk at the King Glass Company. Aside from a disruption caused by the Civil War (in which he enlisted as a private, mustered out as a brevet major, Continued on page 2
Louis C. Tiffany’s intricate and brilliantly colored masterpieces have captivated collectors for decades and continue to inspire with their timeless beauty. This new book showcases 80 of the firm’s most iconic lamps, including rare and one-of-a-kind creations. These examples have all been newly photographed in detail to reveal features in the glass and metalwork that have never before been seen in print. Wisteria twists and curls with grace, peonies explode with color, and dragonflies dance with the light in these intricate masterpieces. Uniting a reverence for nature and a fascination with the artistic potential of glass, Louis C. Tiffany and his designers created a revolutionary design aesthetic that brought the beauty of the natural world into the home. “The Lamps Of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated” underscores the critical role of Tiffany’s lead lamp designer Clara Driscoll and illustrates many of her now-famous shades, including Dragonfly, Wisteria, and Cobweb. The text also illuminates the critical role of the “Tiffany Girls,” the young women who selected and cut glass for each shade under Driscoll’s
The Duffner & Kimberly Company on page 4
“The Lamps of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated,” is a new book published by Skira Rizzoli. direction. The book is published in conjunction with the opening of the New-York Historical Society’s Tiffany Lamps Gallery, featuring 100 lamps and emphasizes the important contributions of Clara Driscoll and her female workforce. The dazzling display is one component of the newly launched Center for the Study of Women’s History, a vibrant hub of exhibitions,
When it comes to Heisey cut glass, however, the work of Emil Krall, whose work rivaled the cutting of Hawkes and Libbey. This ewer with Krall cut decoration brought a very respectable $5,198 in 2010 at Apple Tree Auction Center.
Much of Heisey’s production was pressed glass imitating cut, however the company did manufacture cut glass as well, including fine examples like these stems, which sold at Skinner in July of 2015 for almost $500.
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Overview Of Ros-Al Floral Antiques And Events Christoper Glinton and Paul Daugevelo of Ros-Al Floral Antiques and Events are proud to announce the success of their recent “The Great Summer Antique Expo” at the Four Points by Sheraton located in Scranton, Pa., and the “Annual Antiques in the Park” located in historic Memorial Park in Carbondale, Pa. “We were so pleased with the successful turnout at the Four Points by Sheraton location complete with easy access, right off of Rt. 81, with convenient setup and the elegant and spacious banquet hall. The ball room easily accommodated the 40-plus dealers we had who came from five states,” said Chris Glinton. “The dealers made use of the added service of discounted rooms at the hotel which were also appreciated by the many patrons who stayed the weekend.” The show was held from June 10 to 12. A highlight of the weekend show was a well-attended seminar, “Hunting for Book Treasures” conducted by Linda Roller, who owns the Liberty Book Shop in Avis, Pa. Many attending the
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show commented on the high quality and diversity of merchandise. The second show produced by Ros-Al was the fifth annual “Antiques in the Park” in the Pioneer City of Carbondale, which is also a Route 6 Heritage Community. The show was held on June 25 in Memorial Park on Main Street in cooperation with the City of Carbondale for the pre-celebration Continued on page 2
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In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7
FEATURED AUCTION: Gateway Gallery Auction - Firearm Sale in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - Page 13
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 9 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15