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Art Nouveau Water Lilies

Categories Art Nouveau
Type Lily Pad
Material Cast iron
Markings Geschutzt
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 7 ⅞” x 6 ⅞” x 2 ⅛” high

Cast iron double inkstand features a hand painted water lilies and lily pad design. The piece is marked “Geschutzt”.

A second example in brass is pictured. Makers marks: D.R.G.M 158180 – C.O.E.P 10385 – GESCHÜTZT.

Sold for $136 in August 2023.

Brass example sold for $170 in July 2024

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