Sterling & Crystal Wine Coaster with Star Motif, Marked Frank M Whiting

Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (circa 1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to Corning, opening his own cut glass firm in 1880. His firm, T.G. Hawkes & Co., soon became famous for quality wares. Hawkes' glassware was used in the White House from 1885 until 1938. Hawkes pieces can be found in museums world-wide. Over one hundred years old, this lovely crystal compote with a sterling silver base evokes a time gone-by. A time when entertaining was an art onto its self and beautiful items— objet d’art were sought after and collected. It has a feminine silhouette and delicate etching all around on top. A great piece to leave out on your coffin table...

T.G. Hawkes founded what was probably this country’s most successful factory devoted exclusively to the cutting of glass. It certainly had the longest period of operation of any cutt...

We are proud to offer this very rare pair of sterling silver and crystal compotes. They were made by the world renowned glass company, Hawkes of Corning, NY. Unlike most compotes tha...

We are delighted to offer you this pair of sterling silver and crystal sectionals by Wm. E. Hunt Silver Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Along the sterling silver rim there is a ...