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Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)
Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)

Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)

Object NameInkstand in "Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)" Pattern
Collector Name
  • Grapevine
Manufacturer Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces (1920-1924)
Manufacturer Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (1892-1902)
Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902 - 1932)
Manufacturer Tiffany Furnaces (American, 1902 - 1920)
Manufacturer Stourbridge Glass Company (1893-1902)
Made FromSheet Glass, Bronze
Dateprobably 1899-1902; possibly after 1902
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corona
TechniqueAssembled
SizeOverall H: 8 cm, W: 8.4 cm, D: 8.4 cm
Accession Number2016.4.42 B
Credit LineGift of James R. and Maisie Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionInkstand in "Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)" Pattern. Green, white, and colorless sheet glass, bronze; assembled. (a) Four-walled patinated metal inkwell lined with striated green and white glass. Metal walls cut in decorative leaf and vine design. Inkwell has four ball feet and hinged dome lid with pressed design matching that of walls. Double beaded bands around base and top of inkwell. (b) Colorless glass inset.
Provenance
Source James R. Houghton (1936-2022) - 2016-12-19
Source Maisie Houghton - 2016-12-19
inkwell
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