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Desk organizer
William Lescaze (American, born in Switzerland, 1896–1969)
about 1932
Object Place: Probably New York, New York
Medium/Technique
Chromium-plated metal
Dimensions
Overall: 8.9 x 14 x 14 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number2014.1411
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsMetalwork
Marks
Engraved into base:
"Lescaze" {in script} surrounded by a oval composed of double lines
Stamped into base: "10" and "6"
"Lescaze" {in script} surrounded by a oval composed of double lines
Stamped into base: "10" and "6"
ProvenanceDesigned and made for the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society building by Howe and Lescaze, part of "accessories for the executive's desk"; by 1986, owned by Delorenzo (gallery), New York; sold January 29, 1986 to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)