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Faceted Blue Cut Glass Inkwell
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” across; 2 ¾” high |
Design Features
- Material: Deep cobalt blue glass, cut and polished to reflect light with jewel-like brilliance.
- Form: Rectangular base with symmetrical pen channels on either side—designed to cradle dip pens when not in use.
- Lid: Hinged is made of brass.
How the Blue Color Was Created
- The vivid blue hue comes from cobalt oxide, added to the molten glass during production.
- Cobalt has been used since antiquity to produce a stable, intense blue—unlike copper-based blues, which can fade or shift.
Sold for $106 in August 2025
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