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Inkwell

c. 1900

George W. Shiebler

(American, 1846–1920)
Culture
America
Medium
swirl glass and silver
Measurements
Overall: 11.5 x 14.6 cm (4 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
In loving memory of Donald M. Robiner 2008.65
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A glass and silver inkwell features a squat, clear glass base with deep spiraling ridges. A silver collar engraved with a script monogram sits atop the glass. Above this, a domed silver lid is densely decorated with raised patterns of small flowers and leaves. The wide object tapers toward the silver neck and lid. The lid's surface is heavily textured with floral motifs, crowning the ridged glass body.

Inkwell

c. 1900

George W. Shiebler

(American, 1846–1920)
America

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