Product Description
American Art Deco gem set bar brooch in 18k gold set with 10 Montana sapphires, c. 1930
American Art Deco gem set bar brooch in 18k gold set with 10 Montana sapphires, c. 1930
John W. Charlton opened his business in New York under the name of J.W.Charlton in 1909, later changing to Charlton & Co when Robert S. Chapin became his partner. In the 1920s, branches were open in Palm Beach and in Paris. In 1934, another partner Grant A. Peacock acquired ownership of the company, changing the name to his own. Charlton was known for creating some of the most important jewels of the Art Deco period, with an impressive client list equalling those of the biggest jewellery firms.
WALTER DORWIN TEAGUE (1883-1960) USA
STEUBEN DIVISION, CORNING GLASS WORKS Corning, NY
Architectural “Sphere” bookends c. 1935
Polished clear lead crystal
Marks: Steuben (inscribed on one), 16 and 23 (one number inscribed on each)
Illustrated: House Beautiful, September 1937 and in the Steuben Archive
H: 4 1/2″ x W: 5″ x D: 4 1/4″