NEW in RED BOX STEUBEN Glass LTD EDITION WOODCOCK DECANTER J Houston eagle art

Description

signed
Steuben
American Woodcock Decanter
James Houston design 1988
Consider this exquisite copper wheel hand engraved
Steuben
American Woodcock Decanter
, a signed rare
limited edition design
by the late James Houston of legendary fame for the
Arctic Fisherman
,
Ice Hunter
,
Excalibur
,
Eagle on Globe, Trumpeting Elephant, Sea Otter, Trout & Fly, Arctic Ice Bear
to name a few.  A mouth blown shape is cut and polished to create a smooth lens surface on one side for the engraving work.  An American Woodcock twitters down into a meadow.  The crystal magnifies and refracts the light brilliantly.  A rare find
in gift ready condition
.
At approx. 8 inches tall by 4 inches wide and approx. 4lbs, this
Steuben American Woodcock Decanter
is crystal clear with
no nicks, no chips, no scratches or signs
of use to the glass, never held liquid and no display wear
.  This is fully signed "steuben" in script with the edition number.  The vintage red leather gold tooled gift box is in very fine condition too!!  A statement addition to your own bar or office or a gift for someone to honor or to seal an important transaction.  According to the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology this woodcock is on the State of the Birds Watch List of "birds most in danger of extinction" without significant conservation efforts.
This was the fifth design and
one of the very rarest
in a series of six different game birds.  In 1985 two designs were released (Wild Turkey and Mallards).  Followed in 1986 by Pheasant and Quail, and in 1988 by American Woodcock and Canada Goose. These were limited to editions of 100 each but Steuben never completed these editions so fewer than 100 each were made.  I have some of these other game bird designs also in new condition if you are interested in a pair. Contact me via eBay messages for more details.
This Steuben American Woodcock Decanter will be set into a larger sturdy outer box for safety, with
FREE INSURED EXPRESS SHIPPING
to lower US 48 States with NO customs import duties or fees within the USA. No fake "hidden reserve" to waste your time.  You will be thrilled with this beautiful work of art.
I have set a very fair price for this wonderful very rare Steuben masterwork/design
.
Hand engraved designs were Steuben's most expensive masterworks.  At the time of their closing in 2011 the least detailed copper wheel engraved pieces started at 00 and up.
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 very rare Steuben design. I have a reputation for selling authentic art glass of the highest quality, 99% of my feedback is based on sales of Steuben Glass.  You can feel confident in your purchase.
My goal is gift worthy Steuben.  Please check out my other
Steuben
items at LEGENDARY SteubenGlass on
Ebay
.
Thank you for your interest in this Steuben design which is Steuben style #0448
first produced in 1985 and limited to an edition of 100.