Information and makers marks for the C. F. Monroe Co. The C.F. Monroe Co. operated a glass manufacturing and decorating factory from 1880 to 1916 in Meridian, Connecticut. Its three primary products were “Wave Crest”, “Nakara” and “Kelva” decorated art glass wares. These wares are very similar in form and decoration and are distinguished most easily by their associated marks. Monroe imported glass blanks from France and purchased others from the Pairpoint glass company for decoration with satin and brightly colored opal enamels by their own decorators. Reference: Internet Antique Gazette
Kelva Art Glass Decanter Box,
blown-out floral on lid, marbilized blue, hexagon 3″ body, signed, excellent. Kelva glassware was made by the C. F. Monroe Company of Meriden, Connecticut, about 1904. It is a pale, pastel-painted glass decorated with flowers, designs, or scenes. Kelva resembles Nakara and Wave Crest, two other glasswares made by the same company. Very few Kelva pieces are labeled or signed.
Sold For$160 at Richard D. Hatch & Associates in 2017
C.F. Monroe Company, Nakara “crown mold” footed puff box, Meriden, CT, glass, gilt metal, enamel, stamped signature, together with the book: Wilfred R. Cohen, Wave Crest, The Glass of C.F. Monroe, Paducah, 1987, 7″dia x 5.5″h
Transfer and hand-painted sailing scenes. Overall good condition without chips, cracks or repairs. Dirty. Clip missing. Gilt metal rim and foot mount with minor wear. Inset mirror under lid. Satin liner to interior.
Sold For: $600 at Treadway Toomey Gallery in 2016
C.F. Monroe Company, Kelva collars and cuffs box, Meriden, CT, opal glass, gilt metal, enamel, stamped signature, 8″dia x 5.5″h CONDITION Transfer and hand-painted floral design. Minor wear with a couple of surface scratches. Overall good condition without chips, cracks or repairs. Dirty. Gilt metal bright with some residue. No satin liner.
Sold For: $700 at Treadway Toomey Gallery in 2016
Wavecrest (American, founded 1898- ). An opaque glass dresser box hand decorated with pink roses and iridescent purple C scrolls by C.F. Monroe Company of Meriden, Connecticut. Shaped hinged top with gilt metal Rococo style mounts with figural, scrolled, shell and floral motif throughout. Marked on bottom with pink Wavecrest mark. Approximate height 6.25″, width 5″, depth 4.75″. Provenance: Property from the Braselton Estate, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
CONDITION
Box is in overall very good condition. Gilt metal has some oxidation and gilt loss not distracting. Interior silk lining is torn in the top of box and bottom (see image #4 and #7). Painted surface would benefit from cleaning. Slight fading could be associated with dirt residue. No chips, cracks or repairs noted.
Sold For: $250 at Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery in 2016
C.F. Monroe Nakara Victorian Art Glass Bureau Box with lily design, puffy form with gilt brass collar and hinged lid. Black ink stamp on bottom, 4 1/4″ high x 6 1/4″ diameter.
Sold For: $250 at Conestoga Auction Company Division of Hess Auction Group in 2011
C.F. Monroe Kelva Glass Collars & Cuffs Box
An excellent dresser box for the company that also produced Wavecrest. This green-ground piece is finely hand painted and in excellent condition with original top and bottom satin liners. Measures 5.5″ Tall, and 8″ Wide
Sold For: $1,300 at Nest Egg Auctions in 2014
