Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass Loving Cup
Regular price
$8,500
This three-handled gold Favrile loving cup features intaglio-carved grape leaves against a richly iridescent ground. The form takes its name from the traditional loving cup, designed to be passed among participants at communal “love feasts” held by early Christian congregations, often following church services. The carved grape leaves allude to the vessel’s intended use for wine.
Item #: T-22364
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1913
Dimensions: 8" height, 7.25" diameter
Materials: Favrile Glass
Signed: 3294 C L.C.Tiffany Favrille with original tiffany monogram label
Item #: T-22364
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1913
Dimensions: 8" height, 7.25" diameter
Materials: Favrile Glass
Signed: 3294 C L.C.Tiffany Favrille with original tiffany monogram label
Favrile is the trade name Tiffany gave to his blown art glass. The name derives from the Latin word fabrilis, meaning “made by hand.” The technique was developed at Tiffany Furnaces in the mid-1890s using filaments from batches of differently colored glass and working the material while the glass was still molten. Ornamentation was added before the piece had its final shape, so that the decoration became fully integrated into the vessel. The technique was used in both decorative vases and functional pieces such as tableware (bowls, goblets, carafes) and lamp shades. Tiffany intended the favrile designation as a guarantee to current customers and future collectors of the fine quality of these objects.
Favrile is the trade name Tiffany gave to his blown art glass. The name derives from the Latin word fabrilis, meaning “made by hand.” The technique was developed at Tiffany Furnaces in the mid-1890s using filaments from batches of differently colored glass and working the material while the glass was still molten. Ornamentation was added before the piece had its final shape, so that the decoration became fully integrated into the vessel. The technique was used in both decorative vases and functional pieces such as tableware (bowls, goblets, carafes) and lamp shades. Tiffany intended the favrile designation as a guarantee to current customers and future collectors of the fine quality of these objects.
