{"product_id":"art-deco-crystal-inkwell-with-stepped-pen-rest-and-brass-tone-collar-c-1920s-3","title":"Art Deco crystal inkwell with stepped pen rest and brass-tone collar, c.1920s–3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautifully elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Deco crystal inkwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the early 20th century and featuring the strong geometric lines so characteristic of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut from a substantial block of clear crystal, the inkwell has a wonderfully architectural form, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estepped pen rest cascading down the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a deep integral glass well. A large faceted crystal lid sits within a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass-tone hinged collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its warm, gently aged patina contrasting beautifully with the clarity of the crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth practical and decorative, it would have originally taken pride of place on a writing desk and today makes a particularly handsome addition to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estudy, library or traditional desk setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystal shows some light surface wear commensurate with age and the metalwork retains an attractive aged patina, all adding to the character of this lovely old piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 8cm high × 9cm long × 5cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c.1920s–30s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crystal\/glass with brass-tone metal fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robyn and Wren ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53641022701834,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5386\/6250\/files\/3935D149-719E-4783-BA69-DB332CBD5920.jpg?v=1788811964","url":"https:\/\/robynandwren.co.uk\/products\/art-deco-crystal-inkwell-with-stepped-pen-rest-and-brass-tone-collar-c-1920s-3","provider":"Robyn  and Wren ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}