{"product_id":"steuben-glass-works-verre-de-soie-vinegar-cruet-with-stopper-engraved-by-t-g-hawkes-co-corning-new-york-circa-1910-1920","title":"Steuben Glass Works \"Verre de Soie\" Vinegar Cruet with Stopper, Engraved by T.G. Hawkes \u0026 Co., Corning, New York — circa 1910–1920","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA lovely and desirable example of the celebrated collaboration between two of Corning, New York's finest art glass makers: the Steuben Glass Works and T.G. Hawkes \u0026amp; Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cylindrical bottle is blown in Steuben's signature \u003cstrong\u003eVerre de Soie\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Glass of Silk\") — a luminous, frosted colorless glass developed by Frederick Carder that carries a breathtaking soap-bubble iridescence across its entire surface, shifting from soft gold and pink to blue and violet depending on the light. The bottle is wheel-engraved by Hawkes artisans with flowing foliate and vine decoration, with the word \u003cstrong\u003e\"Vinegar\"\u003c\/strong\u003e inscribed in elegant script — a hallmark of the classic Hawkes table service cruet form. The original matching mushroom-form stopper retains its full iridescent surface and fits snugly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe term \"Verre de Soie\" means \"silk glass,\" and during production the clear glass was sprayed with stannous chloride, giving the finished piece a silky surface and a frosted, softly luminous quality. T.G. Hawkes \u0026amp; Co., established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes in 1880, soon became famous for quality wares — their glassware was used in the White House from 1885 until 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost blanks for Hawkes were made by Steuben, making this a true dual-maker piece from two of America's greatest early 20th-century glass producers.\u003cbr\u003e7 3\/4 in tall \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stueben","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779137896759,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/7273\/1447\/files\/8A705C5E-C252-4785-B745-C6C733582DED.jpg?v=1773493207","url":"https:\/\/www.ateliergilt.com\/products\/steuben-glass-works-verre-de-soie-vinegar-cruet-with-stopper-engraved-by-t-g-hawkes-co-corning-new-york-circa-1910-1920","provider":"Atelier Gilt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}