Antique Jugendstil WMF inkwell, vintage Oxidized finish Britannia metal ink well

...desk accessory, dip pen calligraphy ink holder A gorgeous Jugendstil inkwell by renown German maker WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in a simple elegant pattern and of good proportions. The front of the inkwell with a tray shape, useful for holding your pen, or small items such as pins or nibs. It has clear marks on the back. ´B´ for Britannia metal, a little running ostrich and WMF/G for the WMF brand made for the German market and it dates it between 1910 and 1925. The I/O designated a ´normal silver coating´ and OX stands for ´oxidised silver´ Condition: The lid sits flush on the body, the glass recessed inkwell in glass, with some damage to the top rim (pictured) What looks like a crack in the side may simply be a production error - a straw line - as it doesn´t seem to go through to the inside. The body with wear overall, repeated polishing over the years has worn away some of the finish and there are darker spots, scuffs, scratches overall. Size: almost 8 inches wide x 4-3/4 inches deep x 2.5 inches high (20.3 x 12 x 6.3 cm)