Brass and glass inkwell, Victorian?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Elen Beattie, Mar 21, 2023.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone! I have been caught out before, wondering if I have an older piece this time rather than a mid century copy? It was listed at auction as Victorian but they are notoriously inaccurate. What age do you think it is? Thank you as always :)

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    Elen Beattie, Mar 21, 2023
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The square nuts on the bottom make me think older, but it looks stamped as much as cast. But... the detail is quite good, and usually the copies aren't this crisp. so....dunno.
     
    evelyb30, Mar 21, 2023
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  3. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Meant to add this one as well! 334319545_732595425080754_5660976314065850645_n.jpg
     
    Elen Beattie, Mar 21, 2023
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Case closed; that inkwell is old.
     
    evelyb30, Mar 21, 2023
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  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Great, thank you- much appreciated!
     
    Elen Beattie, Mar 21, 2023
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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Agree with Evelyb. Definitely shows the quality of an older piece.
     
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    Lucille.b, Mar 22, 2023
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  7. Lark

    Lark Well-Known Member

    I agree older. I am looking at the wear on the cap hinges and the brass lip of the jar where the opening and closing of the lid would have rubbed.
     
    Lark, Mar 22, 2023
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  8. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Agree old but not Victorian. Think more Vienna Secessionist.
     
    verybrad, Mar 22, 2023
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  9. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thank you! So perhaps early 1900s you're thinking?
     
    Elen Beattie, Mar 22, 2023
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  10. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Yes
     
    verybrad, Mar 22, 2023
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