Heintz Art Metal Inkwell & Tray

This inkwell and tray were made by the Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York. In 1912, Otto L. Heintz patented his process for applying sterling silver to bronze without solder, and the results can be seen on this inkwell. The dark green finish on this piece is called “Verde”

– From a circa 1916 trade catalog: “Heintz wares have won an enviable reputation among buyers of art goods, because of originality and beauty of design, and unusual quality of attractiveness. The articles are of bronze, and are decorated with sterling silver designs, permanently applied by our patented process. Beautiful colored finishes have been produced after much thought and experiment.”