A German Art Nouveau glass inkwell, by Loetz, the square bombe…
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A German Art Nouveau glass inkwell, by Loetz, the square bombe peacock green opalescent body reminiscent of beetles wings, fitted with a hinged circular bronze stylised beetle shaped lid, the glass body bears the monogram 'L', the inside of the lid stamped 'D. R. G. M.' Deutsches Reichegebrauchsmus ter' German Empire Registered pattern) 1681 80 and DEP, German stamp 10385, 12 cm x 12 cm
Circa 1905
bronze. An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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