{"product_id":"antique-wilhelm-kralik-sohn-iridescent-art-glass-inkwell-art-nouveau-brass-lid","title":"Antique Wilhelm Kralik Sohn Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell Art Nouveau Brass Lid","description":"Produced during the European Secessionist movement circa 1900, this antique Bohemian art glass inkwell stands as a testament to the innovative glassmaking techniques of the era. The piece is firmly attributed to the esteemed glassworks of Wilhelm Kralik Sohn, a premier manufacturer operating in Eleonorenhain, Bohemia, highly regarded by collectors for their avant-garde approaches to iridescent glass. This specific inkwell showcases Kralik’s sought-after \"Bacillus\" decor, distinguished by its raised, pulled glass trailing technique applied over an oil-spot iridescent ground in hues of peacock blue and emerald green. While frequently compared to Loetz, Kralik's threading exhibits a distinct, organic fluidity and a heavier application that makes their pieces readily identifiable to discerning collectors. A solid brass hinged lid, cast in an understated Jugendstil leaf form, anchors the piece, completing a remarkably preserved historic antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Wilhelm Kralik Sohn\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1900\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Iridescent Art Glass, Brass\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 2.5\" H x 4.25\" W x 4.25\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe glass body remains in excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or structural damage, while the metal collar and hinged lid retain a deep, unpolished patina with natural verdigris oxidation. The interior glass visible is the structural wall of the piece; the separate, removable clear glass drop-in cup that originally held the ink is absent.","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215048958133,"sku":"Unassigned","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/485fbe50-c608-4a4a-932d-a596008b346d.jpg?v=1788568745","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-wilhelm-kralik-sohn-iridescent-art-glass-inkwell-art-nouveau-brass-lid","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}