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Acid Etched Arts & Crafts Inkwell
| Categories | Arts & Crafts |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Carence Crafters |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 4 ½” square; 2” high |
A pyramid-shaped brass inkwell decorated with abstract leaf patterns. The inkwell is attributed to Carence Crafters.
The Carence Crafters were in Chicago. Not much is known about the company that started around 1908 and ended around 1911. The Carence Crafters acid-etched designs into the material leaving a raised or relieved pattern. They did not employ heavy use of hammering at the edges.
Sold for $71 in January 2024
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