Inkwell Biedermeier, azure blue, crystal glass, Austria, 19th c.
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This Biedermeier inkwell from around 1830, crafted in Austria, embodies the artisanal standards and aesthetic clarity of its era: a solid, faceted crystal glass body in an intensely azure, uniform tone defines a compact, geometric silhouette. The precise rectangular form is accentuated by multi-faceted cuts and a flawlessly polished glass surface, amplifying the interplay of light along its edges. Gilded brass fittings, with a gentle patina, complete the piece with a dome-shaped lid featuring subtle, ringed incisions and a smooth, convex crest for understated ornament. The front glass panel is distinguished by a Gothic-style engraving, likely serving a commemorative or personal purpose. Every element is meticulously joined, achieving a seamless proportional harmony. Preserved in very good condition: the glass remains free of chips or scratches, and the brass displays only faint, age-consistent traces befitting an authentic 19th-century artifact.The object’s form and materiality evoke the gravity of the Biedermeier period—this inkwell seems to recount an era when even utilitarian items bore witness to a devotion to detail and the significance of daily rituals. The vibrant azure block recalls light streaming through the tall windows of 19th-century salons, while the Gothic inscription quietly testifies that inkwells were not just tools, but vessels of personal history set in glass and metal. The gilt brass subtly offsets the cool blue, catching the light to lend each act of writing a note of ceremony.Such a piece would pair well with a classical, inlaid desk amid other Biedermeier small antiques—set alongside walnut veneer, a letter box inlaid with mar
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Height6 cm
Width3.6 cm
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Width3.6 cm
Height6 cm
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