Description: Welcome to Antiques & Moore! This listing is for a beautiful "Kelva" Art Glass dresser box by the C. F. Monroe Co., c. 1900. Kelva is a category of decoration applied to Wave Crest glass which was produced as an opal glass blank and then decorated. There were not as many Kelva decorated items produced so it is much scarcer than other Wave Crest pieces. Much of the opal glass known as Wave Crest was produced by the Mt. Washington Glass Co. and was then purchased by the C. F. Monroe Co. as glass blanks to be decorated by their artists. This box is the largest size box made by C. F. Monroe and is scarce for both the Kelva decoration and the size of the box. The design features a mottled olive/green background with beautifully hand painted floral design with ruby and white flowers with jeweled stamens. The top and base are fitted with a decorative brass collar with a tight hinge that opens and closes correctly. The box has its original silk fabric lining although the fabric is in poor condition. This box is marked with the Kelva trade mark stamp used by C. F. Monroe on their Kelva pieces. An example of this box is found on page 158 of the book "Wave Crest: The Glass of C. F. Monroe" by "Wilfred R. Cohen. Measures 3 1/4" high with a top diameter of 6 7/8" and base diameter of 8". Weighs 2.8 pounds. This nice box is in excellent Estate condition with the only noted issue being a scratch on the bottom and the worn lining. The lining can easily be removed if desired, however, we will leave this decision to the new owner. The background color is not faded nor is the paint worn. We at Antiques & Moore have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible. Although all sales are considered final, if there is an error in our description or a problem with our item, we will issue a full refund of the purchase price if contacted within 3 days after receipt of item, however, please note that we can not refund shipping charges. We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business!
Price: 1050 USD
Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-02-02T16:26:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.95 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Hand Painted, Signed
Item Width: 8"
Production Technique: Hand Painted
Item Length: 8"
Item Height: 3.25"
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Origin: United States
Material: Glass
Type of Glass: Opal Glass
Main Color: Olive/Green
Manufacturer: C. F. Monroe
Item Weight: 2.8 Pounds
Original or Reproduction: Original
Production Style: Art Glass
Glassware Category: Art Glass
Subject/Theme: Flower
Brand: Wave Crest
Style: Kelva
Antique: Yes
Color: Green
Region & Style: American
Item Diameter: 8"
Type: Dresser Box
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
