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Buffalo Art Crafts Shop Inkwell
| Categories | Arts & Crafts |
| Material | Coppered metal, Enamel |
| Manufacturer | Art Crafts Shop |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1905 |
| Measuring | 5” x 5” x 4” high |
This inkwell from the Buffalo Art Crafts Shop features a copper body with a large, ornate hinge on the lid with a pierced foliate design. The inkwell is supported by small, rounded feet at each corner, and is adorned with enameled stylized floral decorations.
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.
Sold for $145 in March 2011
Also pictured is another version of this design in a double inkstand. It sold for $403 in May 2002.
A third example added – sold for $440 in April 2025
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