signed Steuben
Partridge in a Pear Tree
solid 18k gold & crystal
designed by Lloyd Atkins 1968
A CLASSIC!! For the serious collector, consider this wonderful signed Steuben Partridge in a Pear Tree with solid cast 18k gold partridge set amid solid gold branches and twelve gold pears perfect for your most lovely holiday décor, family traditions or a very special gift for someone you love. This is a beautiful highly detailed vintage but new in box condition work by favorite Steuben master designer the late Lloyd Atkins.
This large heavy sculpture has the superb styling that was a hallmark of Steuben. The stunning mouth blown, cut and hand polished pear measures approx. 6" tall by 3.5" wide with beautiful clarity and refraction of light into it's rainbow spectrum. Set inside this pear form is the solid golden tree with gold partridge and pears all marked 18k and with the Steuben "S" mark. This vintage design is new in box with no chips, no cracks, no scratches, no display wear or bottom scratches. The vintage red leather box is in very good condition with no stains or off odors and a minor loss of leather on one edge.
The price is fair for a favorite Steuben "red box" masterwork in flawless condition. With no hidden reserve or import taxes or customs/duty fees. This Steuben Partridge in a Pear Tree will be double boxed using new quality pack materials. I am also including FREE INSURED Priority SHIPPING to US lower 48 states.
Steuben Glass was the premier American glass company founded by Frederick Carder in 1903. It ranked as the world's foremost artisan glass house. Hand formed by American craftsmen at the works in Corning NY, it was frequently the United States' gift of State to foreign dignitaries. Steuben marketed no "seconds," items that did not meet their exacting standards were destroyed by being smashed in a bin. Steuben, a recognized luxury brand and the ultimate in art glass.
Please email me if you have any questions. Thank you for considering this rare and lovely Partridge in a Pear Tree and please see my other Steuben and art glass listed on ebay this week at LEGENDARY SteubenGlass. I have a reputation for selling art glass of the very highest quality, 99% of my feedback is based on sales of Steuben Glass. You can feel confident in your purchase. I pay eBay extra so that you can enlarge the photos, please do so and take a closer look at this beautiful item.
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This Steuben design is style #1014 and is shown in the masterwork's section of the 2003 MJ Madigan Steuben Glass reference book.