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Black Glass Pyramid Inkwell
Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
Material | Glass |
Markings | Unmarked |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | Undetermined |
Date or Era | circa 1880 |
Measuring | 2 ⅜ x 2 ⅜” x 3 ¾” high |
This inkwell was made from black glass and shaped like a pyramid. It features delicate hand-painted scenes of a stag in a woodland setting, along with floral motifs.
Detailed Description:
- Form:
- Pyramid Shape: The inkwell is formed into a classic pyramid shape with a square base and four triangular sides.
- Color:
- Black Glass: The inkwell is made of solid black glass, providing a dramatic backdrop for the hand-painted decorations.
- Decoration:
- Hand-Painted Scenes: The inkwell is decorated with hand-painted scenes, showcasing a naturalistic theme.
- Stag in the Woods: One side features a hand-painted depiction of a stag standing in a woodland setting. The stag is rendered in shades of brown and white, with detailed features. The surrounding woodland includes painted foliage and a small tree.
- Lilies of the Valley: Another side is decorated with hand-painted lilies of the valley, depicted with bell-shaped flowers and green leaves.
- Forget-Me-Nots: Another side features hand-painted forget-me-nots, rendered with small blue flowers and green leaves.
Sold for $125 in February 2025
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