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French Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Bronze, Marble |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅛" x 4 ⅛" |
Dark red marble with beveled body on three beaded urn feet, finished with a wreath of Doré bronze. Molded acanthus leaves circle the top which includes a berry and leaf finial.
Sold for $260 in February 2017
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