| Accession # |
1990.158a-b |
|
Maker |
Meriden Britannia Company
|
| Title |
Inkwell and Liner |
| Date |
ca. 1886 |
| Medium |
Silver-plate on white metal |
| Dimensions |
4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (10.2 x 16.5 x 8.3 cm) |
| Marks |
On bottom in interlocking circles: "B.MERIDEN / COMPANY" surrounding scales and "QUADRUPLE PLATE; 37 / U.S.A." |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
Unsigned |
| Credit Line |
H. Randolph Lever Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf H (Silver)
|
| Description |
Inkwell (a) and liner (b) realistically modeled as head of an elephant with projecting tusks and curved trunk; hinged lid corresponds to head trapping of elephant and has a realistically modeled figure of a monkey playing a flute as finial. Inside lid is simple cylindrical liner (b) with flaring, out-turned rim; liner fits into circular socket under lid.
CONDITION: Normal wear with slight corrosion but very good; inkwell retains traces of original oxidized surface. Liner is worn and corroded in interior. |
