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Vaseline Glass Inkwell on a Chair
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Type | Vaseline |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 2 ¼” |
This inkwell was made using Vaseline glass, known for its distinctive yellow-green color that fluoresces under UV light due to its uranium content. The inkwell is held in a chinoiserie brass stand shaped like a chair with a dragon motif.
Sold for $213 in November 2024
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