Inkstand
Manufacturer
Coventry Glass Works
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1813-1850
MediumMold blown glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Base: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase
Object number94.19.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis inkstand is a mold blown glass which is conical and drum shaped with raised rim on collar sloping to a small round mouth. There is a geometric design (McKearin GII-16) with a wide band of small diamonds (3 diamonds high) on the upper side, a horizontal ring, and then a band of vertical ribbing, with a plain base with pontil mark.
