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Inkwell

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-17812

Description

Cut glass inkwell, colorless base w/ green glass top, pyramid like shape. Brass hinge connects base and lid. 8 cut glass panels around base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

inkwells
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
Glass
Brass
INKWELL

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 (H), 1.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1953

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