Favrile glass (TM)

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Scope note
Trademark name for a type of glass developed by Tiffany and Company with an iridescent surface simulating that of excavated ancient Roman glass; this effect was produced by spraying the surface of the glass while hot with metallic salts.
Favrile glass (TM)
Accepted term: 06-May-2024