Valambert

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Object Name: 
Watch Stand
Title: 
Valambert
Place Made: 
Accession Number: 
2010.3.175 Q
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 14.8 cm, W: 12 cm, D: 9.2 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1930-1935
Primary Description: 
Transparent bright yellow and colorless Luxval glass, metal; pressed, stained, assembled. Shallow oval colorless dish; pressed panel design with stained bright yellow sections. Central metal rod fixed to bottom, projecting upwards with two C-shaped metal pieces for holding watches.
Department: 
Provenance: 
Sheppard, Christopher (d. 2015), Source
2010-10-20
Color: 
Inscription: 
VAL ST LAMBERT / DEPOSE
stamp
Stamped inside of dish on bottom