Inkwell
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Julia L. Havemeyer
MakerMade by
Louis Comfort Tiffany
(American, 1848 - 1933)
DesignerDesigned by
Louis Comfort Tiffany
(American, 1848 - 1933)
Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumSterling silver, crystal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 3 3/8 x 4 1/4in. (8.5 x 10.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of cap): 2 3/4in. (7cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineGift of Blaine Butler
Object number2004.124.4a-b
DescriptionArt Nouveau pressed colorless crystal inkwell and cap with sterling silver painted decoration on surface. Circle well (a), silver paint decorates its surface with curved lines, silver also outlines upper rim and bottom border. Engraved in the silver paint on bottom border, "STERLING / SILVER / DEPOSIT / 53 5".
The cap (b) is round, wider at top and curves down form a smaller opening to fit well. Cap is also decorated with similar painted silver design; engraved at top, a monogram of the initials, "JLH".
Paint has chipped away in some areas and on one edge of cap, crystal has cracked.
NotesObject Note: Record states this is a "Tiffany Art nouveau crystal and silver inkwell" but does not state whether Tiffany was the maker or designer.The cap (b) is round, wider at top and curves down form a smaller opening to fit well. Cap is also decorated with similar painted silver design; engraved at top, a monogram of the initials, "JLH".
Paint has chipped away in some areas and on one edge of cap, crystal has cracked.
Status
Not on view
