Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 15, 2023: Americana - Glass

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 564

NICHOLAS LUTZ / SANDWICH LAMPWORK GLASS WRITING PENS, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $100 - $200
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NICHOLAS LUTZ / SANDWICH LAMPWORK GLASS WRITING PENS, LOT OF THREE, various colors, each having a cylindrical shaft with a complex grip with applied beaded decoration with one having an aventurine cross, colorless tip. Together with an alabaster/clambroth cigar holder with beaded decoration. Four pieces total. 1870-1890. Pens: 8 7/8" to 9 3/4" LOA. Cigar: 3 1/2" H.

Published: Barlow/Kaiser - The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Vol. 3, pp. 253 and 255, figs. 3408, 3414

Catalogue Note: According to Kaiser, "This fine collection of pens was assembled by Victor E. Lutz. They were purchased from him by The Bennington Museum..

Condition

Cigar having a chip resulting in a loss to the rim and a short crack; pens undamaged;

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Glass deaccessioned by the Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT. All proceeds will go toward the museum's Collections Acquisition Fund.
Ex-collection of Victor Lutz.