1894 RARE MKD WAVE CREST HELMSCHMEID SWIRL JEWELRY BOX Lot 100

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LOT 100Seller's Estimate: USD 525 - 575The following treasure is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford; noted dealers and lifelong collectors of exceptional antique & vintage heirlooms. The AEAA is exceptionally pleased to present the next of a mammoth group of approximately (120) Rare & beautiful Mt. Washington + Rodefer Glass / hand finished C.F. Monroe, Wave Crest pieces, to be sold over several auctions. This lot represents an ornate & gorgeous, Rare Helmschmeid Swirl, Mt. Washington Opal glass round blank, finished in a spectacular prolific, top and bottom matching bright autumn floral spray. This special pattern medium jewelry casket is in wonderful condition, dating between ca. 1894 & 1895, and carrying the RAREST OF ALL WAVE CREST MARKS - THE ORIGINAL EARLY WAVE CREST WARE PATENTED LABLE! Our treasure stands 5.25 x 5.25 x 3.5 inches tall, weighing 1# 8 oz. Helmschmeid Swirl boxes can be seen in The Glass Of C.F. Monroe / by Wilfred Cohen, and our box is absolutely Unique (only the second sticker we have ever seen!). This classic Mt. Washington / Wave Crest heirloom is a must for any collector. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. In 1877, Charles Fabyan Monroe was hired as a decorator by the Meriden Flint Glass Co. He showed such promise and imagination, that he was frequently sent abroad to study new designs and techniques of European glass manufacturers. Having developed an exceptional sense of style, C.F. Monroe opened his first shop in Meriden, CT. in 1880, located at 36 West Main Street, operating initially in the format of a European glass importer. Shortly thereafter in 1882, he began his decorating studio, and by 1885 had opened an art academy also in Meriden, that became the C.F. Monroe opal glass decorating works in 1886. The C.F. Monroe Co. was formally incorporated in 1892, and introduced the Wave Crest line that was patented on Oct. 4, of that same year. Using primarily the highly stylized original glass forms from Mt. Washington / Pairpoint Glass, the Monroe decorations became some of the most beloved creations of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. When the 1890s arrived and the demand for finely decorated glass was its height, the Monroe company was located in several large buildings on the corner of West Main Street and Capitol Avenue, and employed such fine artists as Carl V. Helmschmied (the Helmschmied swirl pattern was designed and patented by C.F. Monroe Co. during Carls employ), Walter Nilson, J.J. Knoblauch, Joseph Hickish, Carl Puffee, Flora Fiest, Gustave Reinman, Florence Knoblauch, Emil Melchior, and Alma Wenk, Blanche Duval, Gussie Stremlan, Elizabeth Zeibart, and Elizabeth Casey. While many of Monroes most commercial pieces were signed, a large number of the finest pieces, especially in the Wave Crest line were not signed. The financial details are not entirely clear, however by the start of WW I, external pressures were taking a major toll on C.F. Monroe. Consequently, the glass decorating works only survived until 1916, when inexplicably, Monroe took a lesser position as the glass foreman for Edward Miller & Co. Glass Works of Meriden. Stranger yet, C.F. Monroe soon relinquished the position at E. Miller & Co., subsequently moving to New Hampshire in 1919, C.F. Monroe passed away quietly on Nov. 19, 1919 at his home in Meriden, and was buried in the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, R.I.Condition Report:XA - B193 - original lining is worn, otherwise in excellent conditionPayment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.Additional payment details from the seller:Paypal or Email if you need alternate payment arrangements, we are happy to accommodate you.Payment must be received within five days of auction closing or at least arrangements made. Please notify us if you are bidding on multiple items.Shipping:The buyer is responsible for paying all shipping costs and arranging for shipping and delivery with the seller.Additional shipping details from the seller:IMPORTANT: We are a group of sellers from around the country. We will ship anyway that you request. We have a complete in-house shipping department, always combine , and keep the cost downWe typically ship within 72 hours of payment receipt (excluding weekends & holidays)Shipping costs can be estimated using the calculator on each auction. 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