"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
Not on view
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.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
