Iridescent Indian

Iridescent Indian by JerryC posted Oct 28, 2022 at 9:54 AM

Hello, I recently came across this iridescent glass Indian in headdress. It measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/2", and has a beautiful purple, red and gold iridescence. It seems too top heavy for a paperweight or a bookend, what I originally thought it was. It is well made, with no visible markings or signature, there are no mold or manufacturing marks anywhere. The bottom is highly polished, and there are varying textures to the face and headdress areas. I'm curious as to the age and maker of the piece, any help would be greatly appreciated. I've found no others like it.

 

Can you show a picture of the back and the bottom?

 

I don't know anything bout it, but it has a Fenton-ish look to me.

 

The back is crystal clear, so it is difficult to photograph. Straight on, a photo of the back looks perfectly identical to the front. There are no imperfections or air bubbles in the piece at all. It was purchased not far from Corning, NY, so it may be related to Corning Glass or artists? Just a guess

Iridescent Indian back by JerryC posted Oct 28, 2022 at 10:58 AM

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The bottom

Indian base by JerryC posted Oct 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM

 

I think if it was Fenton, the full surface would be iridized.

 

I thought so too, I thought it was originally, I have a couple known Fenton pieces that are iridescent. When I got it home and compared, the colors are much different and so is the feel of the glass. It actually feels cold, like crystal, but I don't think there is iridescent crystal? I noticed that it picks up the color of what's behind the piece, and it seems to glow from the back. I'm wondering if they left the back crystal clear on purpose?

 

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