Rare Steuben Crystal Glass (8503) with Engraved Sail Boats and Sail Boards

Description

This extremely rare yachting paperweight figurine was designed by Bernard X Wolff, Assistant Director of Design at Steuben from 1973 until his retirement in 1987. The piece which is no longer produced appears in the 2003 addition of the MJ Madigan Steuben reference book. Its design number is 8503.
Any afficiando of Steuben glass will readily appeciate the design which yields different views of the ocean's imagery when gazing through the front and side surfaces. The yachting scene is a dynamic representation of a sea adventure. The detailed engravings of the sailboats and sailboards create a magical scene which will be appreciated either as a paperweight or as a sculpture figurine.
This exquisite piece is in excellent condition with no chips. It has been stored in an enclosed curio cabinet since my purchase of  it in 2008. The Steuben signature is engraved on the bottom corner of the base.Although my photographs are not of the best quality because of the light transmission through the glass-let me reassure you the lines and blotches you may see are not scratches or imperfections. The width at its widest point is about 4 1/4" ; its height is a bit over 3 1/2"; and the weight is 2 lbs 9 oz.