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Vaseline Glass Inkwell on a Chair

Categories Glass - Non-figural
Type Vaseline
Material Glass
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1880
Measuring 2 ¼”

This inkwell was made using Vaseline glass, known for its distinctive yellow-green color that fluoresces under UV light due to its uranium content. The inkwell is held in a chinoiserie brass stand shaped like a chair with a dragon motif.

Sold for $213 in November 2024

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