Favrile glass, which Louis Comfort Tiffany patented in 1894, is most often recognized for its uniquely beautiful, iridescent color. Mixing various colors together while the glass is still hot creates the signature iridescent color.
The most common colors available are burnished gold, Nile green, and peacock blue. The gold and green pieces are often more translucent, while the blue can sometimes be found enhanced with leaf and flower designs.
In some instances, it is said that the name “Favrile” comes from the word febrile, which is Old English for handcrafted. However, other sources note that Tiffany himself chose the name from a Saxon word that meant hand wrought.
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Glass enthusiasts love favrile glass not only for its beauty, but also because the base of each piece is marked with lettering that has been acid-etched. This lettering lets collectors know that the piece is authentic. If the piece was made prior to 1900, then you will find "L.C.T. Favrile". If it was produced after that time, then you will find "L.C. Tiffany-Favrile" etched on the base.
Favrile glass is highly sought after because it was only produced for a short time, between the years of 1883 and 1930. When production ended, Tiffany, who was then 81-years-old, destroyed every formula for the glass’s production.
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