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Black, Star & Frost Cut Glass with Sterling Lid
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Black Starr & Frost |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” square |
A cut glass inkwell with an ornate sterling silver separate lid marked “Black Star Frost Sterling”.
Black, Starr & Frost, previously known as Marquand and Co, is an American jewelry company. Founded in 1810 as Marquand and Co., the company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States. The company has acted as a retailer, rather than manufacturer, for most of its history.
Sold for $150 in February 2024
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