A) Inkwell, square mold-blown leaded glass. Thick walls, sides molded with thick strands lazily undulating in a diagonal direction. Raised neck and deep well.
B) Stand is a cast brass tray shaped like a picture frame without center picture. Two projecting handles. All supported by four scroll-molded feet attached to bottom of tray corners with screws. Entire top surface is decorated profusely with mostly scrolling leafage.
Glass is very good with expected wear on bottom edges. Metal stand has darkened surfaces except for top area where glass inkwell fits. Spotty stains on top.
Fruitville School. Christian Hess Martin, Sr. is in back row, left. Teacher was H. E. Freed. Anna Martin is in front of Christian. Elmer Martin is in front of Ada.
Provenance
From MG-440 the Christian Hess Martin, Jr. Collection.