NEW in RED BOX STEUBEN glass HEART & KEY 18K GOLD JAMES HOUSTON Crystal love art

Description

Signed
Steuben
HEART & 18K GOLD KEY
James Houston design 1967
Consider this Steuben treasure, the very rare signed, new in correct original fitted red leather box
Heart & 18K Gold Key.
A heavy mouth blown heart shape is fitted with a filigreed 18K Gold escutcheon which accepts a detailed 18K Gold key.  An early creation of the famed Steuben designer and author, the late James Houston (famous for many Steuben favorites such as
Arctic
Fisherman, Excalibur,
Arctic Ice Bear,
Eagle on Globe, Trumpeting Elephant,Trout and Fly, Otter etc.)
The ornate solid heavy 18K gold key can easily be worn as a pendant necklace (much nicer than most Tiffany key designs.) A rare find for the special birthday or anniversary
in gift ready condition.
At approx. 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide, this rare
Steuben
classic is crystal clear with
no chips, nicks or signs
of use to the glass, no damage to the 18K Gold and no display wear on the bottom
.  The crystal heart is fully signed "steuben" in script and the Key is marked 18K and with the Steuben "S" stamp.
This will be packed in it's *
original excellent
condition
vintage red leather fitted box
with no stains, tears or off odors to the leather. This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with
FREE INSURED PRIORITY 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 red leather fitted box is important to insure safe shipment. Collectors and those seeking to maintain value in the work look for the complete and 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 rarely seen 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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items on
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Thank you for your interest.  This Steuben style #1007 was
first produced in 1967 and only in production for a few years which is why it is so rare.