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