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Sterling Silver Lid – Woman with Flowing Hair
| Categories | Art Nouveau |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | "Sterling" |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 1 ⅜” x 1 ⅜” x 2 ¼” high |
This cut-glass inkwell features a sterling silver lid with a repoussé design, a technique where the design is hammered into relief from the reverse side. The lid showcases the face of a woman with flowing hair. The piece is marked “sterling” underneath the curled area of her hair. The glass body of the inkwell has a textured, cut pattern.
Sold for $205 in November 2024
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