| Accession # |
1992.247a-g |
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Designer |
Russel Wright
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Manufacturer |
Russel Wright
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| Title |
Tantalus Decanter Set: Holder, Two Decanters, Two Caps, Lock, Key |
| Date |
ca. 1930 |
| Medium |
Chromed brass, colorless and frosted glass, white metal |
| Dimensions |
11 11/16 x 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. (29.7 x 18.7 x 9.2 cm) |
| Marks |
Proper left underside of handle on holder, stamped: "RUSSEL WRIGHT" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions
no inscription |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Marie Bernice Bitzer Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf J (Contemporary Design)
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| Description |
"Tantalus" decanter set; chromed brass, colorless and frosted glass. T-shaped, chromed brass holder (a) with 2 cylindrical frosted glass decanters (b, c) each with opposing 1/2 in. vertical, colorless glass strips and small cylindrical metal caps (d, e). Pierced, disk-shaped lock (f) attached to holder by metallic ball chain. Holder has circular double-coaster base attached to central squared vertical bar which rises to a flat, oblong, center-pierced movable plate which fits atop decanter caps and continues to a fixed, flat oblong metal handle. Retains original key (g).
CONDITION: Overall condition is fair. Chrome plating is severely worn on top handle, decanter lids and top edge of decanter supports. Glass decanters and holder need cleaning. |
