Humidor
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1900
MediumGlass | Brass | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
InscribedLabel under lid reads: "PATENT APPLIED FOR BY A.V. WHITEMAN DIRECTIONS Pour enough water in the case..." and continues with directions for use.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7298A
Not on view
DescriptionHumidor part of a humidor with tray. Blown, colorless, non-lead, cylindrical shape with stone-wheel engraved repeat patterns of foliage; silverplated brass rim (attached to glass with plaster) hinged to black painted wooden lid; silverplated clasp allows case to be locked. Tray: Pressed cobalt blue short cylindrical shape with 5 holes. Paint on lid alligatored and chipped, rough pontil.
Libbey Glass Co.
Part/Part