Early 20th Century Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Crystal Inkwell With Brass/Bronze Spherical Top

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Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top

By: unknown
Material: brass, bronze, cut glass, glass, … more Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top

By: unknown
Material: brass, bronze, cut glass, glass, metal, crystal, copper, zinc
Technique: cast, etched, polished, molded, cast, metalwork
Dimensions: 5 in x 5 in x 4 in
Date: early 20th century
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: England

An english Art Déco square cut crystal inkwell with a solid brass spherical hinged top and engraved designs. The heavy clear crystal base features rounded beveled edges and an intricate cut pattern on the bottom. Though the exact age and manufacturer are unknown, the styling suggests an origin in the early 20th century when the sleek geometrics and ornate decoration of Art Déco were popular in England.

The fusion of bold brass and precisely cut glass demonstrates skilled metalworking and glassmaking techniques associated with the period. This sophisticated inkwell synthesizes english and continental Art Déco inspirations into a striking desk accessory. less