AMERICAN BRILLIANT PERIOD CUT GLASS INKWELL

Yes, I used many superlatives in the title of this lot but take one look at this inkwell and you'll understand why. I'm very fortunate enough to have an identical piece in my collection, but in 27 yea

Early 20th c. Large Beehive Form Cut Glass Inkwell, with sterling silver lid, cut floral pattern and star cut base from a very heavy and clear glass blank, lid marked "Sterling" and probably by Gorham

American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Inkwell, in the Russian pattern with a sterling silver repousse lid by Hamilton & Davis, lid is weighted, 4 square overall. CONDITION: Minor nicks to pattern.

American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Lid. Presented to Edward Clarke in Grateful Acknowledgement of his kindness to the M.F.T. Chapter D.A.R. 1904. Measures 3.75" tall. con

Beautiful square inkwell cut in Russian on the base but with a faceted upper portion. Great optics when looking through the top. Great, heavily decorated gorham sterling top.

Cute inkwell with copper wheel, rock crystal engraving and a matching Gorham silver cap! Great piece for your desk at home.

Beautiful inkwell from the American Brilliant period with a very Art Nouveau feel. It is cut glass and engraved with irises. The blank was probably imported from Baccarat as Dorflinger purchased some

Rainbow glass is perhaps the rarest of color combinations from the period, but large pieces, like this decanter are hardly ever seen. And to top it all off, it's American! This piece features such goo

If you're looking at this piece you more than likely know what it is - Libbey's most recognizable and top design - Aztec. Likely designed by the master, William C. Anderson - featuring clear button ho

Truly superb vase by J. Hoare in their rendition of the Trellis design. The amount of skill that it took to cut this is unfathomable and the depth is impressive - leaving large knobs all over the peri

This is one of the best engraved pieces Sinclaire ever produced. As part of their game series, this is the largest piece featuring Adirondack deer, roaming freely in the wilderness. Most engraving lik

This may be the rarest design Libbey ever made - Snow Crystal. There are only a handful of pieces in this design out there and perhaps it was because the effort involved in making it - it's one of the

While several companies cut renditions of Trellis, this one by Egginton always remains my favorite. With tiny weaving ribbons of clear channels between knobs of hobstars, the bowl truly shows off just

Rare Tiffany pattern with large, rose-diamond center hobstars. This pattern has never been identified but was named Tiffany by one of the authors of the reference material on cut glass. It's an extrem

This vase is one of the most recognizable pieces of Brilliant Period glass - the baluster vase in Dorflinger's Rich Cut. The vase is so well done - with extra deep cutting - look at the photos of the

Here's something you don't see everyday (or ever). This is a matching decanter and pitcher set cut in the most intense Persian design I've ever seen. This set was likely cut by Hawkes or Dorflinger du

No better reaction to this large tray from William C. Anderson/Amercian Cut Glass but "WOW." Amazing swirling/asymmetrical design featuring clear button hobstars, flashing, deeply cut 34 point hobstar

Extremely rare pattern from Libbey (signed). According to the Rarities book, this pattern was only produced for a few months - and it shows - it almost never comes up for sale! Really displays nicely

The is a truly unique and special example from TG Hawkes - this blank is one that only they used - with a small foot on the base. I have never seen this pattern except on this piece and it features go

One of the nicest ice cream trays I've seen - super fine detail all over this piece. Look at the points of the flat stars within the clusters - 4 miters going into the point of a tiny hobstar - someth

Fantastic example of Meriden's most popular Alhambra/Greek Key design. This piece is made even rarer by a Meriden/Wilcox sterling rim and handle and its original glass liner - these never survived and

Rainbow glass is probably the rarest color combination in American Brilliant cut glass - most collectors have never seen or held a piece. Most rainbow glass has blurring, non distinct colors but this

These compotes cut by Blackmer in Nordica have always been coveted by collectors for their unusual shape and fully cut base - this one however is nearly twice the size of any of the others I've ever s

This rare form was cut and signed by Hawkes in their collectible Queens pattern. Great extra-high handle and optical effect in the pattern. A much more exotic form that traditional cylinder pitcher. G