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Green Iridescent Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed "Nash" circa 1920

Creator: Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc.
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Green Iridescent green tinted luster favrile art glass compote; made in Tiffany Studios and designed by world renowned glass designer Arthur J. Nash; etched on the underneath "NASH" and the number "843" (see image).

It is in very good 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 famous iridescent and reflective 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 pinched scalloped design to the circular top tapers down to a ribbed body which funnels onto a 2 3/4" circular base.

Some history on Arthur Nash----he and his brothers worked with Louis Comfort Tiffany from the 1890's through the 1920's, at which time, Nash acquired a substantial portion of the Tiffany company; becoming more assertive; to the point where some of the Tiffany pieces marked would bear his name. Eventually in the late 1920's he started his own company which ultimately failed, along with Tiffany's in 1932 as a result of the depression.

Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 3 7/8" diameter

Provenance: Recently acquired from an upscale San Francisco estate

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Glass,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	738544

Dimensions

W.	3.88 in;	H.	4.25 in;	D.	3.88 in;
W.	9.86 cm;	H.	10.8 cm;	D.	9.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

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