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Kralik Iridescent Glass Inkwell
| Categories | Bohemian Art Glass |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Kralik |
| Origin | Bohemia |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” x 3” x 2 ½” high |
Three examples shown –
Bohemian art glass, square-shaped inkwell with iridized surface decoration. The brass lid is embossed with a pattern of holly and berries. The underside of the lid is marked with D.R.G.M. 168180 (Deutsches reichsgebrauchsmuster” – German Reich Registered Design); D.R.P. 145366 (Deutsches Reichs Patent – German Imperial Patent); DE.P. 10385 (Deutsches Reichspatent). Attributed to Kralik.
Example #1 (blue): sold for $205 in April 2011
Example #2 (blue/purple): sold for $144 in August 2016
Example #3 (red): sold for $175 in March 2023
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