This late 19th-century German crystal inkwell, produced after 1884, exemplifies refined craftsmanship through its faceted crystal body and 800 silver mount. The transparent crystal is cool-toned and sits on a regular hexagonal base (11 × 11 cm), its underside adorned with a finely cut rosette motif. The highly polished, mirror-like surface enhances the play of light and reflections. The solid silver fitting features a smooth, capsule-shaped domed lid, its interior gilded, providing a gentle contrast to the angular geometry of the crystal below. German silver hallmarks and the maker’s initials are visible on the mount. The original, removable glass liner for ink remains present and well-fitted. Condition is excellent: there are no visible chips or cracks in the crystal, and only minor, age-appropriate wear on the silver surface, which affirms the piece’s authenticity. This inkwell echoes the discreet voice of an era when precision and material quality were synonymous with status and cultivated taste. The faceted glass reflects light like a prism, evoking the hushed atmosphere of a historical study, where every detail mattered. The smooth, capsule-shaped silver lid seems to recall the ritual of writing by hand, when ink carried the weight of thought and emotion. The inkwell could serve as a focal accessory on a ne
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Height11 cm
Depth11 cm
Width11 cm
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Width11 cm
Height11 cm
Depth11 cm
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