939

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand, first quarter 20th century, by the Barbour Silver Co., Hartford, Connecticut, retailed by Marcus & Co., New York City, New York, of rectangular form with gauffered edge and "hammered" finish, decorated with realistic repousse poppies, centering a square glass inkwell with beveled edge and square-cut base, fitted with a silver collar and flattened spherical cap decorated en suite with the stand, overall, h. 5-1/2", w. 9-1/4", d. 7-1/2", 13.95 t. oz. (stand only).


  • Condition: Overall Condition: Good. Surface wear commensurate with age and use, but no significant condition issues noted; no dents, breaks, repairs or deep scratches. Embossed decoration with hand-chased highlights. Original glass inkwell has one or two tiny frits, and a 3/8" x 3/4" triangular area on one upper corner where a chip has been polished down. Marked (on the underside of the stand and collar of the cap) "B.S.C. / Sterling"; the stand additionally marked "18 / Marcus & Co.".

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