Art Nouveau German Crystal with Silver Cap Inkwell, 1890s

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A German Art Nouveau crystal with silver cap inkwell, ca 1890 An Art Nouveau elegant inkwell, made of crystal glass … Read more A German Art Nouveau crystal with silver cap inkwell, ca 1890 An Art Nouveau elegant inkwell, made of crystal glass with a silver cap, made in Germany. The crystal glass is facet cut at the bottom with a star in the middle. At the front a ledge to put the pen on. The hinged silver cap marked with an acanthus leave pattern with flowers. Marked with German silver hallmarks "the crescent moon" and "the crown" at the back. Silver content is 800/000. The silver is also marked by the retailer J.B. Firmanns. The glass has scratches on the bottom due to use. The measurement is 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide and the depth is 6 cm (1 Inch = 2.54 cm ) The weight is 824 grams. See less