Enjoy the refreshing and mesmerizing essence of clear crystal every day with this Steuben Hand Cooler Clear Owl Figurine. A stylized, petite design allows the figurine to be placed anywhere including shelf, windowsill, or table top. Anywhere it sits will glow with sculptural artistic flare!
Collector's Notes:
Petite Steuben Hand Cooler Stylized Clear Crystal Owl Figurine; intricate work of art that fits in the palm of your hand. Design by Lloyd Atkins 1980; Made in Portugal
Hand coolers were used in a time before central air, when in ballrooms filled with energetic dancing and socializing, a woman would want to avoid the embarrassment of clammy, sweaty hands. Holding the cold stone would help equalize the hand temperature while also being a status accessory. Though this is a contemporary piece, it can still be used the same way it would’ve been used historically. From Steuben's description of their hand cooler line. "Vision and wisdom are the qualities traditionally associated with the owl, a symbol to celebrate outstanding achievement. In the 18th and 19th centuries, young ladies attending dances employed porcelain, marble, and glass eggs to cool hands, heated by the excitement of the evening. Our line of crystal hand coolers modernized the design into exquisitely intricate works of art that nestle refreshingly in your palm."
Condition: Very Good - Excellent
Expected wear for preloved item; minor scuffing/scratching on surface, one knick on belly which is difficult to spot without scrutiny. Inspect images and video.
