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Milk Glass Inkwell on Stamped Metal Base
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Glass, Metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 4 ¾” across; 2 ½” high |
| Patent | Patent #596,245 – Patented Dec. 28, 1897 |
This inkwell features a milk glass body set on an ornate, stamped metal base decorated with cherubs. The lid is hinged and patented (12/28/1897), and the collar extends over the shoulder. There is a polished turquoise blue stone in the middle of the lid.
Sold for $109 in June 2024
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