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  Favrile Glass

  a brand of iridescent art glass, introduced by L. C. Tiffany c1890 and used by him for blown vases, flower holders, etc.
• Favrile glass
  Favrile glass

  noun

  a type of iridescent glass developed by L.C. Tiffany

Favrile Glass

American  

[fuhv-reel] / fəvˈril /

Trademark.

1. a brand of iridescent art glass, introduced by L. C. Tiffany c1890 and used by him for blown vases, flower holders, etc.

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Favrile glass British  

/ fəˈvriːl /

noun

1. a type of iridescent glass developed by L.C. Tiffany

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Here commenced his interest in decorative arts, particularly glassware, which led to his development of that heavy iridescent substance known as Tiffany Favrile Glass.

From Time Magazine Archive

When U. S. homes were filled with Victorian furniture and knickknacks crowded every mantel, sure to be in evidence was a vase or two of "Tiffany Favrile Glass," heavy and iridescent.

From Time Magazine Archive

His vision was limited by the few kinds of glass commercially available, so he invented and patented his own brand, called Favrile glass.

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