Champleve` Inkwell

This lovely little c. 1900 inkwell is Champleve`, a process that consists of cutting cells or channels in a metal plate.  The raised metal lines form the design and are then filled with colorful pulverized vitreous enamel.  This urn shaped inkwell sits on a saucer base with irregularly formed feet.  The hinged lid has a ball finial and the inkwell retains its original glass insert.  It is small, 3 5/8" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" tall but it is impressive in its design and execution.

Pictured on page 121 of The Collector's World of Inkwells by Jean and Franklin Hunting, published in 2000.
$350.00
FOD01944

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