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Vaseline Yellow Cut Glass Inkwell
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 2 ¼” x 1 ⅝” x 2 ⅜” high |
The body and lid of this Vaseline inkwell are cut with hexagonal lozenges – a lozenge shape with two flat sides. The body is deeply cut into four beveled blocks on each of the four sides. The lid is faceted with bevels on all 6 sides ending in a flat top. In natural light it is a beautiful Vaseline yellow green. Under black light it glows a brilliant uranium yellow.
Sold for $539 in April 2024
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