Cast Metal & Cut-Glass Double Inkstand with Domino Motif

This is a Victorian Aesthetic Movement / Eastlake-style double inkstand, featuring a combination of cast metal (patinated cast iron) and clear cut/pressed glass.

Description

• Base & Metalwork:
  • Front Motif: The front panel of the stand prominently features a geometric graphic motif depicting domino tiles (showing various pip combinations), framed by stylized floral flourishes and fan/arch patterns typical of the Aesthetic Movement (c. 1870s–1890s).
  • Edging & Feet: The base perimeter is decorated with stylized vine-and-leaf scrollwork along the upper ledge, while the lower skirt showcases decorative scalloped “drips” or palmettes forming the legs.
  • Central Tray: The central recessed tray holds two thick, square-shaped, heavy clear glass inkwells with bevel-cut corners and edges.
• Inkwell Inserts & Lids:
  • The two individual glass wells are square-bodied with cylindrical interior reservoirs.
  • They are fitted with round, unhinged lift-off metal caps adorned with geometric swirls, dots, and fan-like relief carving.

Maker, Location, & Date

• Maker: Unidentified American or British manufacturer.
• Where Made: United States or Great Britain.
• When Made: Circa 1880–1895 (Victorian Era / Aesthetic Movement).