Iris Mayonnaise Cut Glass Server by Hawkes
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The delicate artistry of this T.G. Hawkes & Co. mayonnaise set is unsurpassed
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- A beautiful cut glass mayonnaise set by T.G. Hawkes & Co. in the Satin iris pattern
- Circa 1900
- Bowl: 5 1/4" diameter x 2 1/8" high; Saucer: 7 3/8" diameter
Item Details
- Height:
2 1/8 Inches - Diameter:
B: 5 1/4; S: 7 3/8 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
America
In this charming and rare two-piece cut glass mayonnaise set by the Hawkes Company in the outstanding Satin Iris pattern, the life-like depictions of irises exemplify the tremendous level of craftsmanship for which Hawkes was known. Started in 1880 by Thomas G. Hawkes, the Hawkes Company was making glass for the White House by 1886. In 1889, two of their cut glass patterns won the Grand Prize in the Paris Exposition. This coveted prize not only brought prestige to Hawkes, but for the first time American glass gained a firm place on the international scene. By the 20th century, American cut glass was world renowned, recognized for its superiority and advanced glass-making methods, with Hawkes's Cut Glass Company providing some of the finest and most inspired pieces of the period.
Bowl: 5 1/4" diameter x 2 1/8" highSaucer: 7 3/8" diameter
Bowl: 5 1/4" diameter x 2 1/8" highSaucer: 7 3/8" diameter
