New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

"Boat on Chocks" Inkwell

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

Designer Henry Whitney, Jr.

CultureAmerican

DateAugust 9, 1870

MediumPressed glass | Metal | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (6 x 14 cm)

InscribedInside pressed in relief: "PAT'D AUG 2, 1870".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3812

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Description"Boat on Chocks" inkwell. Opal pressed glass in shape of boat on stand holding center cylinder with white metal top. Enameled with spray of flowers and anchor in relief on one side and gilt border around boat top. Cracked through patent impression and nicked on front.

Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, p. 256-257.