inkwell

Object NameInkwell and Lid

Manufacturer T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1915-1935

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 5.5 cm, Diam: 7.6 cm; (a) Inkwell H: 3.7 cm, Diam: 7.6 cm; (b) Inkwell Lid H: 2.5 cm, Diam: 5.4 cm

Accession Number96.4.185 F

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

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.

Place Made

United States, NY, Corning

Physical DescriptionInkwell and Lid. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Circular squat well cut with closely-spaced vertical lines and C-scrolls, top rim and base ground and polished flat, polished pontil mark on base, acid-stamped "HAWKES", circular hollow lid cut with a frame of fine diamonds around a circle engraved with a crossed torch, bow and quiver, a helmet and flowers, and ribbons, rim which fits over rim of well, cut and polished.
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