Metal Inkstand Art Nouveau-ish Old or Not

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by drg642, Aug 7, 2016.

  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Hi, this inkstand is about 13 inches wide, heavy, and I believe cast iron (attracts to a magnet) with a bronze/brass finish. The cover to the inkwell slides to the side to open, and also can be lifted off.

    I'm not sure of age. The woman I got it from said it was a gift 20-30 years ago, and she said it could have been used at that time, but she didn't know. What do you all think?

    Thanks!
     
    drg642, Aug 7, 2016
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  2. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Oops, here are the pics. ink1.JPG

    ink2.JPG

    ink5.JPG

    ink3.JPG

    ink4.JPG
     
    drg642, Aug 7, 2016
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  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    It looks very much like an 1980s reproduction. It is pretty and looks like a likeness of the "pre Raphaelite" women.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Aug 7, 2016
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    Definitely Art Nouveau styling. Can't comment on how old it may be.
     
    moreotherstuff, Aug 7, 2016
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  5. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    Looks newish to me, 1980s like Greg said. In the Art Nouveau period I find the faces are much nicer. The repro things the faces are not nearly as lovely and the workmanship is never as good. Sorry, JMHO :(
     
    Marie Forjan, Aug 7, 2016
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  6. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone, I thought probably not antique.
     
    drg642, Aug 8, 2016
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