Steuben's reputation for flawless clarity and hand-finished brilliance is fully on display in this diminutive crystal turtle, hand cooler style #5514 — small enough to rest in one palm, yet unmistakably fine glass.
Maker: Steuben
Materials: Blown crystal glass
Dimensions: 1.5" tall, approx. 2.75" long
Origin: Corning, New York, USA
Era: Vintage, 1978, retired 1994
Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Turtles are long-standing symbols of longevity, luck, and resilience, making this a fitting gift for an art glass collector or anyone drawn to the quiet craftsmanship of classic American luxury glassmaking.
Designed by Lloyd Atkins (1922–2002), who studied at the Pratt Institute before serving in WWII and completing his industrial design certificate afterward, this turtle reflects fifty years of Atkins's work at Steuben. He joined the company's design staff in 1948 and remained for the next five decades, becoming one of its most prolific designers — well known for his animal sculptures, many of which are now held in public and private collections. Signed "Steuben" in script on the base, this hand cooler was originally made to keep hands cool but has long since become a favorite as a decorative object or paperweight in its own right.
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