Arts and Crafts Inkwell

About this piece

Beautiful Arts and Crafts inkwell, the holder has four turned rivet bracket brass cornices. The panelled copper body is decorated with stylised Arts and Crafts decorations. The cover of the bevelled glass inkwell has a multicolour enamel plaque underneath the copper decoration of a flower.

The little panels are engraved with music notes and in the Italian language the words; "Arte, l'Idea, La Fiducia, La Forra and Gloria". It means; Art, Glories,Trust, Strength and Creation. It is also dated on the inside with: 'Luglio, 1909'. This is probably all done by the musical owner.

The inkwell is signed with the monogram 'A.G.' by the artist. This inkwell is a beautiful example of the Arts and Crafts, and is very probably made in Glasgow, Scotland (Glasgow school).

The inkwell is slightly polished, if wanted it can be well polished and the typical red colour of the red copper will be seen.

A red waxed paper seal is on the bottom of the holder.

Condition

Excellent, minimal traces of age and use.