NEW in BOX STEUBEN glass EXCALIBUR 18K GOLD SILVER SWORD J HOUSTON paperweight

Description

signed
Steuben
EXCALIBUR
James Houston design 1963
FATHER’s
Day
TIE
...
MEH
—
GIFT
YOURSELF!!
Consider this Steuben icon, a signed new in vintage gift
box
Excalibur
of legendary fame.  A heavy block of fire polished cut and faceted crystal magnifies and refracts the light into a rainbow pattern.  It holds an eight inch solid sterling silver sword with the hilt wrapped in braided 18kt gold (marked for gold, sterling and the Steuben "S".)  An early creation of the famed Steuben designer, writer and outdoorsman, the late James Houston (famous for Arctic Fisherman, Ice Hunter, Ice Bear, Eagle on Globe and many others)-- a rare find
in gift ready* condition
.  Only the true king can remove the sword from the stone!
At approx. 4 inches tall by 5 inches wide and approx. 4lbs, this
Steuben Excalibur
is crystal clear with
no nicks, no chips, no scratches or signs
of use to the glass and no display wear or scratches on the bottom
.  The crystal block is fully signed "steuben" in script.  The letter opener sword has
no
monogram
and is in excellent condition.  Truly BRILLIANT!!
This will be packed in it's fine vintage box (free of stains, tears or odors.) This will be set into a larger sturdy box for safety, with
FREE INSURED PRIORITY 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 rare wonderful Steuben masterwork/design
.
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 famous Steuben design. Please take time to look at the photos.  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
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Thank you for your interest in this Steuben design which is Steuben style #1000
--
first produced in 1963 and in continuous production until Steuben's closing in December of 2011.
*Note:  other sellers often simply describe their items as "excellent" or "very good," which can cover a lot of ground. Then you later find that their idea of excellent means nicks, visible annoying scratches, minor chips and monograms on the sword.