Hawkes Crystal and Sterling Vase

Description

We are proud to offer this sterling and crystal vase by the Hawkes Glass Company of Corning, NY.
Based in … more We are proud to offer this sterling and crystal vase by the Hawkes Glass Company of Corning, NY.
Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (circa 1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to Corning, opening his own cut glass firm in 1880. His firm, T.G. Hawkes & Co., soon became famous for quality wares. Hawkes' glassware was used in the White House from 1885 until 1938. Hawkes pieces can be found in museums world-wide.
This vase has a wide body that tapers down, thereby allowing the arrangement to fill out. It has a cut-glass pattern of wreaths and leaves on the upper part and a symmetrical pattern on the bottom giving the glass a two-dimensional feel. The base is extra wide and adds importance to the piece. A terrific extra to any collection! less