Cranberry Iridescent Glass Inkwell

This inkwell is attributed to Stölzle & Sons. The body of the inkwell is made from cranberry iridescent glass with hints of purple hues. Its ornamental brass mounting features an intricate, organic design inspired by foliage. The brass elements wrap around the glass body. The hinged lid is shaped like a leaf.

Markings: Inside the lid, near the hinge, there are two sets of markings:

• • O.E.P. 10385: (Österreiches Patent) – Austrian Patent
  • D.R.G.M. 168180: This stands for “Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster,” a type of patent used in Germany, indicating the design was registered and protected under German law.

Stölzle’s Glass was one of the biggest glass companies in Bohemia. Sometimes it was called Stölzle’s Glass Empire. Carl Anton Stölzle started his glass business in the 1830’s, and it was expanded to many more factories in Bohemia. The Suchenthal factory was the biggest one among his glass factories at the end of the 19th century.