Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 117
Antique Glass and Patinated Metal Inkwell
Estimate: $200 - $600
Starting Bid
$15
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
antique glass and patinated metal inkwell. To prepare it for auction, you should highlight its construction and aesthetic style.
Item Type: Antique Desk Accessory / Inkwell.
- Materials: Features a molded ribbed glass reservoir set into a patinated metal base. The base appears to be made of a non-ferrous metal like brass or spelter with a dark, weathered finish.
- Design Style: The ornate, embossed scrollwork along the circular base is consistent with late 19th to early 20th-century styles, such as Art Nouveau or Louis XVI revival.
- Key Features:
- Circular, weighted base with detailed floral or ribbon-and-node relief.
- Central clear glass ink reservoir with vertical ribbing.
- Matching metal collar and a hinged, flip-top lid.
- Dimensions 3x5
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Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.