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Lidded Paperholder
Lidded Paperholder
Lidded Paperholder

Lidded Paperholder

Manufacturer / Maker
Dateca. 1894
Mediumbronze
Dimensions7 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 1/2 in. (19.7 × 12.1 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Robert and Charlotte Kornstein
Object numberPC1999.79.2
DescriptionThis bronze lid and paper cover, produced by Tiffany Studios, features an elaborate design with symmetrical, flowing lines and organic motifs. The front is adorned with a raised relief pattern. A circular element and additional ornamental detailing embellish the top section, near the hinge, which allows the cover to open for inserting a notepad. Tiffany Studios, founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany, was renowned for its craftsmanship in decorative arts, including glass, metalwork, and furniture.
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