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

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Amber colored favrile art glass sherbet compote made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1905; signed "L.C.T." and numbered "5037 B" (see … Read more 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

Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been dealing in fine quality decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, and paintings for more than 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described. See less