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French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

$975
£744.41
€860.16
CA$1,368.72
A$1,525.58
CHF 800.42
MX$18,629.77
NOK 10,135.02
SEK 9,579.14
DKK 6,419.73

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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