Baseball crafted in glass and signed by the artist at Steuben.

Since 1903, Steuben Glass has been made by hand in Corning, New York. This unique glass is made from an outstanding optical formula. Steuben's state-of-the-art melting ensures glass that is exceptionally pure and free of even the tiniest visual imperfections. Skilled artisans work in teams around reheating ovens called glory holes, directed by a master "gaffer." Each gather of molten glass is carried from tank to glory hole, where it is formed "at the fire" with blowpipes, pontil rods, shears, calipers, and other tools little changed over centuries. Finished pieces are slowly cooled in annealing ovens, then cut, polished, and engraved by hand. Each example is minutely inspected before it is signed with a diamond-tipped pen. Imperfect items are destroyed.

Want to buy this item and cannot attend the Benefit?  You can purchase it at the “Buy It Now” price above by clicking that option at the top of this page, or you place an absentee bid that will be made for you at the Benefit by calling Barbara Carlberg in the Development Office at 818-591-4435. Thank you for your support.