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Art Nouveau Brass Inkstand
| Categories | Art Nouveau |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 4 ½” x 1 ½” high |
| Patent | See Narrative |
Made of stamped sheet brass, this inkstand with pierced decoration has a flowing, organic form typical of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil).
Markings: the underside of the lid is stamped “D.R.G.M.” 168180. The abbreviation “D.R.G.M.” stands for “Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster”, which translates to “German Reich Registered Design”. Also on the underside of the lid: “O.E.P.” 10385. This stands for “Österreichisches Erfinder Patent”, which translates to “Austrian Inventor Patent”. The underside of the base is stamped: “Ges Gesch.” for “gesetzlich geschützt”, which translates to “legally protected”.
Sold for $45 in May 2020
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