Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Luce Center
Compote
Object Number:
1939.379
Date:
1920-1928
Medium:
Favrile glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 12 in. ( 11.4 x 30.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on base: "LOUIS C. TIFFANY FURNACES, INC."
stamped: on base: "500"
stamped: on base: "LCT" (trademark symbol)
Description:
Blown amber Favrile glass compote with bluish gold iridescent finish and bronze base; compote has shallow ribbed dish with wavy edge; bronze base screwed to compote has flared irregular-shaped foot with scroll design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
