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Milk Glass Inkwell on Stamped Brass Holder
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Brass, Milk Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Mt Washington Glass |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1917 |
| Measuring | Base is 4 ¾” x 3 ¼”; the inkwell is 1 ½” high |
The milk glass inkwell with hand painted garlands is Westmoreland glass. The hinged lid is impressed “Pat Dec 28, ‘17” and has a collar that extends over the shoulder of the inkwell. The ornate stamped brass oblong holder features angel / cherub heads at either end. The inkwell is seated in a shell frame.
Sold for $127 in January 2024
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