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Buffalo Art Crafts Shop Inkwell

Categories Arts & Crafts
Material Coppered metal
Manufacturer Art Crafts Shop
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1905
Measuring 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” x 3 ¼” high

This inkwell from the Buffalo Art Crafts Shop features a dark-toned, pyramidal shape supported by four short legs. The body is adorned with vibrant enameled decorations: a blue fish-like creature on one side and red stylized plant motif on an adjacent side. The top is connected to the backside with a large, decorative hinge in foliate form.

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.

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