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Posted 4 months ago
bkirks
(7 items)
This past summer I completed my bachelor's degree and promised myself a graduation gift. After months of searching, last week I found this piece I fell in love with it.
The inkwell measures 3 1/8 H x 2 3/4 W. The lid design puts it unmistakeably in the Art Deco period. But who made it? I know nearly all of the inkwells out there can be attributed to Kralik. Yet, I'm leaning towards Rindskopf. The decoration resembles Rindskopf's version of Loetz cobalt papillon. The base glass is a very dense, muddy purlple/amethyst glass that appears deep red when you shine light through it. It is similar in coloration to the loops in the decoration towards the top.
I've tried to find examples from the usual suspects of Bohemian glass that used both the papillon decoration and the fine threaded loops together but without any real success. I turn the discussion over to the wonderful experts on here from which I've already learned so much.
Thanks,
Betsy
Bohemian Art GlassBohemian art glass was made in and around the present-day Czech Republic du…
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Beautiful!...:-)
I've never seen the pattern before, but I know what I like - I was one of the underbidders on this item!!
Thank you Lane and Inky.
I'd never seen it before either, Lane. That was what sold me.
Unusual glass and the strapwork on that lid is wonderful as well!
Congratulations on the graduation as well.
bottom shot please?
actually the metal doesn't place this in the deco period (necessarily) I think it's secession period about ten years earlier 1910-1915 +/- a few years
BEAUTIFUL!
Hmmm, hadn't considered Secessionist. Possibility. Here is a link to a pic of the bottom.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bkirkeby/8480412826/in/photostream
Thank you for the loves and comments, All.
Loetz is what comes to mind. There are no identifiable Rindskopf inkwells.
Thank you, Alfredo. I've never seen a Rindskopf inkwell, but knowing how rare the Loetz ones are I hesitated to slap that moniker on it. It certainly crossed my mind, though. :)
This is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on the graduation. I happened to look at some of the other pics from what I assume is your collection on flikr. What is your major if I may be so nosy? You have a very find array of different glass in the collection. I love the robert held piece. Thanks for sharing your amazing glass here on CW
Thank you for the kind compliments, JayHow. I'm glad you liked my little collection. I majored in Public Relations and I work for a small non-profit theater promoting our performances. The collection is largely a mix of modern studio glass (pieces I pick up when I travel or need a glass fix) and early 20th century bohemian or American glass, which I buy when I can afford a nice example. It's to be able to share my few examples and appreciate all the other wonderful glass members post here. :)