Buffalo Art Crafts Shop Inkwell
Categories | Arts & Crafts |
Material | Coppered metal, Enamel |
Markings | "114" |
Manufacturer | Art Crafts Shop |
Origin | United States |
Date or Era | circa 1905 |
Measuring | 4” x 4 ½” x 3 ¼” high |
This inkwell from the Buffalo Art Crafts Shop features a square shape with a hinged lid, adorned with intricate enameled decorations. The design includes white enameled shapes resembling stylized flowers or clovers, set against a dark background with green and red enamel accents forming an interlaced border. The lid has a raised, heart-like motif in the center, surrounded by similar white enameled shapes. It is marked “114” on the underside.
The Buffalo Art 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 $416 in September 2024
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