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Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Repoussé Lid
| Categories | Silver |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 3 ½” x 4 ⅜” high |
An inkwell with a square-shaped cut glass body with multifaceted sides. The lid is made of silver with repoussé work – a technique where the metal is hammered from the reverse side to create a raised design. This pattern is floral with a face as the center disc. The lid is marked “Sterling 951” with an unknown maker’s mark.
Sold for $400 in June 2024
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