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Buffalo Art Crafts Shop Inkwell

Categories Arts & Crafts
Material Coppered metal, Enamel
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Art Crafts Shop
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1903
Measuring 5” x 5” x 3” high

This inkwell from the Buffalo Art Crafts Shop features a pyramidal shape with a hinged lid, crafted from copper. The dark background is adorned with intricate enameled decorations, including swirling green lines that resemble foliage or vines, and striking red enameled blossoms.  It is marked on the underside “Art Crafts Shop / Buffalo, N.Y.” and is numbered 1002.

The Buffalo Arts Crafts Shop was established around 1902 in Buffalo, New York, by Bernard Carpenter and Otto Heintz. Initially, the shop focused on producing enameled items like this inkwell. However, after a few years, they shifted their focus to silver overlay work and rebranded as the Heintz Art Metal Shop. This shop was part of the broader American Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized handcraftsmanship and nature-inspired designs as a reaction against industrialization.

Estimated value: $300

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