NEW in RED BOX STEUBEN glass Engraved POLAR BEARS arctic ice JAMES HOUSTON art

Description

Signed
Steuben
POLAR BEARS
James Houston design 1967
Consider this Steuben treasure, the very rare signed, new in correct original fitted red leather box
engraved Polar Bears
.  A heavy fire polished cut, angled and sandblasted crystal floe magnifies and refracts the light into a rainbow pattern.  Through the water pure crystal a painstakingly hand engraved Polar Bear Mother and Cub wander. An early creation of the famed Steuben designer, writer and outdoorsman, the late James Houston. Renown for Arctic Fisherman, Excalibur, Arctic Ice Bear, Eagle on Globe, Trout & Fly, Salmon, Sea Otter and many others. A rare find
in gift ready condition!!
At just over 5 inches tall by 5 inches wide and approx. 5lbs, this
Steuben
classic is crystal clear with
no chips, no scratches, nicks or signs
of use to the glass and no display wear on the bottom
.  The crystal block is fully signed "steuben" in script.
This will be packed in it's *
original good
condition
vintage red leather fitted box
with no stains, tears or off odors to the leather or velvet lining, with some impressions and wear to the leather surfaces. This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with
FREE INSURED EXPRESS OVERNIGHT SHIPPING
to lower US 48 States.  No hidden reserve to waste your time or costly import fees/custom's duties. You will be thrilled with this stunning work of art.
I have set a very fair price for this rare wonderful Steuben sculpture in it's original leather masterwork's box.  *As with all Steuben masterwork's, having the correct original fitted box is important to insure safe shipment.  Recently other eBay sellers have tried to substitute a red box from a different work or a basic unfitted cardboard Steuben box that is wrong for the design and weight of the piece.  Or they take a photo against a red background to imitate the missing box.  Incorrect materials often result in a poor shipping outcome. Collectors and those seeking to maintain value in the work look for the complete proper presentation case.
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.
My goal is gift worthy Steuben.  Please check out my other
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Thank you for your interest.  This is Steuben masterwork was
first produced in 1967 and only in production for a few years which is why it is so rare.