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Manufacturer (American, founded 1879)
Datec. 1898-1906
Mediumbronze with favrile glass
Dimensions6 x 10 1/8 x 2 5/8 inches (15.2 x 25.7 x 6.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Nelda C. Stark, 1999
Object number51.72.8.A
ClassificationsWritten Communication T&E
DescriptionPart of 12 piece set; rectangular shaped base; two slots; Byzantine pattern; gold colored metal; five coral colored cabochon cut circular central stones surrounded by nine smaller circular stones on front; beaded trim along edges.
ProvenanceW.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936] [1][2]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; bequeathed December 13, 1999 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. Visible in the historic photographs of the Stark House | 2. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 38 entry 8.
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