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pen tray

pen tray

Object NamePen Tray
Manufacturer T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1915-1935
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved
SizeOverall H: 2.3, W: 20.6 cm, D: 6.1 cm
Accession Number96.4.185 E
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewCrystal City Gallery
Interpretive Notes
Production of fanciful desk accessories coincided with a flourishing culture of letter writing. The elegance of handwriting and the objects used became important indicators of character and social status. This matching set includes an inkwell, stamp boxes, pen tray, letter rack, and blotter, all to keep the furniture neat and tidy from ink stains.
Physical DescriptionPen Tray. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Oval pen tray cut with a frame of fine diamonds around closely-spaced parallel lines centering on a polished oval engraved with a crossed torch, bow and quiver, a helmet and flowers, and ribbons, with a scroll on each side of the oval; top rim cut and polished.
Provenance
Source From the Cutter's Wheel - 1996-10-08
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