Owl Paperweight

Association Bell Trading Post (1932 - 1969)

Dateca. 1960

MediumCopper

Dimensions3 × 1 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (7.6 × 3.8 × 4.1 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Norman Sandfield

Object numberPC2014.38.6

DescriptionA solid copper Bell jeweler’s three dimensional owl paperweight in stamped sits on a stamped branch and has two small olive green balls for the eyes and is soldered to the base. The copper rectangular base has rounded and embossed edges and a series of irregular stamped stars that cover the base and surround a stamped “WHO / ME /?” positioned in front of the raised owl. The bottom has a stamped “Solid / Copper” underneath the Bell hallmark.

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