Vaseline Glass Double Inkstand

This uranium Vaseline glass double inkstand is molded in a distinct triangular or wedge-shaped form.

Description

• The Glass Base: The base has a vibrant yellow-green hue under natural light. The underside of the base features an intricate, pressed starburst pattern (or radial sunburst) radiating from the center.
• The Inkwells & Pen Rest: The piece features two integrated, faceted octagonal inkwells situated at the wide back end of the triangle. At the tapered front vertex, a curved, crescent-shaped groove is molded into the glass to serve as a convenient pen rest.
• The Lids: Each inkwell is fitted with a simple, round metal collar and matching hinged,dome-shaped metal lid.
• Uranium Fluorescence: When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, the uranium dioxide content in the glass produces a powerful, unmistakable neon-green fluorescence.

Origin, Manufacturer, & Era

• Where & When: This style of pressed uranium glass tableware and desk accessories was predominantly produced during the Depression glass era between the 1920s and 1930s.
• Who Made It: While many of these utilitarian glass inkstands were produced by prominent American glass corporations (such as unbranded standard utilities from the United States), they typically lack distinct manufacturer maker’s marks. This piece is a classic example of unbranded Depression-era utility glass or Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) styled for a writing desk.