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Object NameRocker Blotter Handle

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie (France)

Made FromGlass

Datedesigned in 1920

Place MadeFrance, Combs-la-Ville

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 2.7 cm, W: 16.7 cm, D: 8.4 cm

Accession Number2011.3.212

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

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Physical DescriptionRocker Blotter Handle, "Deux sirènes enlacées, assises (Two entwined mermaids, seated)". Colorless glass; mold-pressed, acid-etched. Waisted rectangular handle for rocker blotter. Top of handle decorated with mermaid and merman.
Provenance

Source Stanford Steppa - 2011-12-09

Source Elaine Steppa - 2011-12-09