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French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

About the Item

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid green glass with sunburst base and pen holding grooves on top . Very hard to find color . The glass in pristine condition , the gilt metal with charming wear to gilding but also in good shape .No glass well inside
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Etched,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Nashville, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU928442123342

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