Antique Second Empire Style Green Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

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Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a … more 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 . less