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Antique 1895 -1910 Ornate Nouveau Brass Inkwell w/3 Crystal Glass Inserts An ornate cast brass desk inkwell featuring flowing asymmetrical Art Nouveau linework and an integrated pen rest tray. A square cut crystal glass ink insert sits nestled into the center of the stand.
France 1895-1910
The brass shows a warm aged patina with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The glass inserts remains intact without chips or cracks.
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the Art Nouveau movement swept through Europe and America, prioritizing craftsmanship and flowing, organic motifs inspired by natural forms. Desk accessories like this inkwell were standard accoutrements for affluent writing desks in homes and offices before the widespread adoption of the fountain pen. Today, these decorative writing pieces are heavily collected by enthusiasts of antique stationery and turn-of-the-century interior design.
