Clear scroll-handled, covered urn, engraved with the arms of Britain. The cup was designed by Steuben’s head of design, John Gates and presented to the British War Relief Society in commemoration of the Battle of Britain. Two cups were made and this is the original. ( The second cup, made at the same time was presented to John Gates when he retired in 1969 then given by Gates to The Corning Museum of Glass in 1977)
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Valor Cup

Steuben (John M. Gates, designer; Joseph Libisch, engraver)

1941

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Valor Cup

  • Artist:

    Steuben (John M. Gates, designer; Joseph Libisch, engraver)

  • Artist Bio:

    American, 1905–1979, American (born Croatia) 1886–1964

  • Date:

    1941

  • Medium:

    Blown and engraved glass

  • Dimensions:

    15 5/8 x 9 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, F. Price Cossman Memorial Trust, Intrust Bank, Trustee

  • Object Number:

    2008.2a,b

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display