Art Deco Inkstand with a Dancer

Description:

• Overall Form and Material: The inkstand consists of a broad, oval-shaped base, made of chrome-plated metal (as indicated by a “Chrome Plate” mark).
• The Dancer Figure: A slender, stylized figure of a dancer is affixed centrally on the chrome-plated base.
  • Gender: Based on the slender, graceful physique, the hairstyle (cropped or bobbed, typical of the era), and the form-fitting costume, the dancer is a female.
  • Pose: She is captured in a dynamic and expressive pose, mid-dance. One leg is bent at the knee, lifted high, while the other leg is straight, providing balance. Her arms are outstretched, one slightly forward and the other back, enhancing the sense of movement and grace.
  • Stylization: The figure is highly stylized, typical of the Art Deco period (1920s-1930s). Her form is sleek and elongated, with clean lines. Her face is a stark silhouette, and her hair is depicted with crisp, wavy lines. Her costume appears to be a fitted, possibly one-piece outfit, emphasizing her athletic and elegant form. The figure itself is a flat, cut-out piece of metal, chrome-plated to match the base, with darker detailing to define her features and costume.
• Inkwells and Pen Rest: Flanking the dancer figure, there are two small, clear glass inkwells with polished metal (chrome-plated) lids. In front of the dancer and between the two inkwells, there is a recessed, horizontal groove, serving as a pen rest.
• Stylistic Period: The clean lines, geometric shapes, stylized figure, and use of chrome plating are all strong indicators of the Art Deco period (roughly 1920s-1930s).
• Markings: “England” and “Chrome Plate” are marked on the underside.