Symbolizes luck.
3" Height
An elephant with its trunk raised is said to bring good luck. The elephant also denotes power and loyalty.
History of the Hand Cooler
In the 18th and 19th centuries, young ladies attending dances employed porcelain, marble and glass eggs to cool their hands, heated by the excitement of the evening. In this tradition, Steuben's crystal hand coolers are designed to nestle refreshingly in your palm.
For more than 100 years, Steuben has been at the forefront of glass design, balancing state-of-the-art technological advancements with centuries-old traditional glassmaking techniques. Founded in 1903 by English glassmaker Frederick Carder, Steuben is an American company named after Steuben County, New York, where the design studio and glassworks facility are still located.
The company was acquired by Corning Glass Works (now Corning Incorporated) in 1918, and in 1933, Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. was appointed Steuben's president. Soon after, h
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