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Vintage Sengbusch black onyx glass inkwell, - $125 (Spring Hill)
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Key Features
Material: It is made of black "onyx" glass, which is opaque and heavy, a design choice to prevent it from easily tipping over.
Design: The design is characteristic of the Art Deco era, popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The inkwell features a unique self-closing mechanism with a domed lid to prevent ink evaporation and spills, a practical innovation for its time.
Manufacturer: The base typically has the maker's mark "Sengbusch" on the back. Sengbusch Self-Closing Inkstand Co. was based in Milwaukee, USA.
Rarity: While many were produced in white glass, the black version is considered more scarce and is a popular collector's item. ntique from the early 1900s.
Key Features
Material: It is made of black "onyx" glass, which is opaque and heavy, a design choice to prevent it from easily tipping over.
Design: The design is characteristic of the Art Deco era, popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The inkwell features a unique self-closing mechanism with a domed lid to prevent ink evaporation and spills, a practical innovation for its time.
Manufacturer: The base typically has the maker's mark "Sengbusch" on the back. Sengbusch Self-Closing Inkstand Co. was based in Milwaukee, USA.
Rarity: While many were produced in white glass, the black version is considered more scarce and is a popular collector's item.