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Tiffany Studios Ninth Century Pattern Inkwell #1621, #1699
| Categories | Tiffany |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Tiffany Studios / New York with # |
| Manufacturer | Tiffany |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | See narrative |
An original Tiffany price list describes the Ninth Century Pattern this way: “With its bands of carved ornament and fields deeply cut strap work, this set is one of the most elaborate. Small animals (birds, squirrels, hares) are introduced in the design as substitutes for the Ninth Century grotesque forms which are usually puzzling and unattractive. The set is finished in gold and mounted with jewels.”
#1621 – 4” x 4” x 3 ½” – A large and heavy inkwell with an intricate pattern of blue and green favrile glass jewels set against a gilt bronze background.
#1699 – 2 ¾” x 2 ¼” x 2” – A smaller version with the same medieval Celtic motifs.
#1621 Sold for $1063 in May 2022
#1699 Sold for $523 in October 2020 (#1699 sold for $1342 in March 2025)
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