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Arts & Crafts Inkwell with Ornate Lid
| Categories | Arts & Crafts |
| Material | Brass, Coppered metal, Glass |
| Markings | A sequence of numbers etched into the bottom, but no maker’s mark. |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
The red coloring in the glass inkwell is dried red ink in the clear glass body. The square brass and copper base that holds the inkwell feature Celtic knot-like decoration. The standout feature of this inkwell is its lid. Beneath the copper openwork resembling a stylized flower is colorful iridescent enameling in a range of colors – blue, green, purple, white, yellow, and red. The inkwell has a monogram of “W A” on the base.
Sold for $260 in July 2024
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