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French Brass Inkstand with Underplate
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Type | Urn shaped |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 7 ½” diameter; 6 ⅞” high |
Urn form brass inkwell with hinged lid and glass insert. Decorated in the Baroque style with double handles stylized as classical heroes. The urn is mounted atop a stepped saucer base with an bead and acanthus design around the rim.
Sold for $189 in September 2016
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