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BELL PUSH

Creator(s): Edward F. Caldwell & Company, Inc. (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

The bell push is made with a round pinkish marble base set in ormolu. On this sits an ormolu cupid who is holding an ormolu basket filled with enamel leaves and fruit made from pearls and glass beads. The cupid has outspread wings and is kneeling behind the bowl that he holds. There are two pushes on the very front which are labeled.

Object name:
BELL PUSH
Made from:
Ormolu -- enamel -- glass -- marble
Made in:
USA
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
7.9 × 7.2 cm (3 1/8 × 2 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.101
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
MARK; INSCRIPTION underneath: E.F. Caldwell and Co Inc New York; on push: Maid (left side); Door (right side)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973