Silver inkstand by Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1902-1907. Deeply cast, hand-chased. The inkstand has an undulating, triangular form with a flat, square, hinged lid at the top for holding the inkwell, and a plainly decorated trough for holding a pen. The highly organic design features buds and blooming California poppies growing on vines with leaves and curling tendrils. The sinuous, fluid motion of the design portrays the art-nouveau style at its peak popularity. The outer edges of the inkstand are organically shaped with flowing lines. The lid has a thumb grip and bears a stamped and chased image of a poppy with two pendant leaves. The background has a hammered surface that adds visual movement to the piece.