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Buyer Be Aware! Antique Bronze Double Inkwell Figural Face Louis XV Style
The seller lists this inkstand as follows:
“Beautiful, ornate, bronze Louis XV style, double inkwell with removable cups, nib holder, figural face. Very detailed design with dimensional vines and scrolls, a figural face in the middle, rams’ heads on the sides, and a Greek God face on the foot. This inkwell has handles on each and the tops of the inkwells and nib holder that flip up and the ink cups can be removed. Gorgeous and solid piece”.
The list price is $350.00
But why would you pay $350 when you can purchase the same piece from Wayfair for only $39.99?
And, really, why would anyone even pay $39.99 for this modern reproduction?
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