NEW in RED BOX STEUBEN glass MISTLETOE ORNAMENT 18K GOLD SILVER PEARLS XMAS art!

Description

signed
Steuben
Mistletoe Ball
with 18K Gold & Sterling Vermeil leaves & cultured pearl berries
Donald Pollard design 1970
Consider this very rare as new in red leather box Steuben jewel-like signed heavy
Mistletoe Ball Ornament
perfect for a special holiday, birthday, anniversary gift, your family traditions
or for the collector.
This detailed hand made design was by master artist Donald Pollard.  A large crystal ball shape weighing about 5lbs is formed of the legendary optically pure glass and at it's center are sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil clad mistletoe leaves and approx. 43 cultured pear berries. This is signed Steuben in script on the bottom.
Donald Pollard was a favorite mid century designer for Steuben.  He is noted for a number of major works embellished with gold and jewels.  He designed the US gift of state
the Great Ring of Canada
as well as many iconic vases and bowls such as the
Trillium
and
Calyx
bowls,
Spiral
and
Whirlpool
Vases and mid century modern barware.  His works are in the collections of many museums.
This rare vintage piece does not appear to have been displayed or out of it's red leather box, with no chips, no cracks, no scratches, no display wear scratches and no nicks or other damage.  The 18K gold vermeil has a vintage patina.  The Mistletoe Ball measures approx. 6" tall by 5" wide. The nearly fifty years old vintage red leather box is in fine condition and is free of nicotine or mildew odors or stains.
Steuben was noted for their rigorous attention to detail and for the high quality of their glass. They stated in their literature that they did not market "seconds". In fact, they noted that such pieces were destroyed in house. Steuben Glass was founded by Frederick Carder in 1903 and was located in the Fingerlakes Region of New York State. By following strict standards for design and manufacture they achieved recognition as the world's premier glassworks. Steuben Glass was frequently the gift of state by US Presidents to foreign dignitaries. Steuben, a recognized luxury brand. Because of these factors, a well maintained/handmade Steuben collectible will increase in value over time.
A fair price for a rarely offered superb red box Steuben holiday masterwork.
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This is Steuben style #1025 and appears in the masterworks section of the MJ Madigan reference book 2003 edition.  This is a long retired mouth blown hand made in USA design.