BELL PUSH
Creator(s): Edward F. Caldwell & Company, Inc. (Manufacturer)
Currently in storage
About this object
The main portion of the rectangular bell push is a square of lazurite. It sits on a gilt bronze base made in the Chinese Chippendale style with a leaf border. On the top in the center is a leaf and fruit motif in gilt bronze. This surrounds the button of the push which is made from ivory. The electrical cord is attached to one side.
- Object name:
- BELL PUSH
- Made from:
- Lazurite -- bronze -- ivory
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- c. 1920
- Size:
- 11/16 × 2 9/16 in. (1.8 × 6.5 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.147
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MARK: E. F. Caldwell & Co New York [On base]
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973