{"product_id":"sculpture-art-glass-steuben-crystal-hand-cooler-paperweight-turtle-5514-signed-vintage-1978","title":"Sculpture, Art Glass, Steuben Crystal Turtle Hand Cooler, Signed, Corning NY, Vintage 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteuben'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steuben\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blown crystal glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" tall, approx. 2.75\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corning, New York, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, 1978, retired 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurtles 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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 Signed \"Steuben\" in script on the base, this hand cooler was originally made to keep hands cool but has long since become a favorite as a decorative object or paperweight in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our shop for more vintage art glass sculptures and paperweights to round out your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steuben","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43200169967825,"sku":"G911","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/steuben-crystal-turtle.jpg?v=1785342904","url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/products\/sculpture-art-glass-steuben-crystal-hand-cooler-paperweight-turtle-5514-signed-vintage-1978","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}