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Gilt Ormolu Inkwell
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Bronze, Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” square; 3 ½” high |
A gilt bronze footed frame with floral swags and winged feet holds a beveled glass inkwell with two pen channels on the top. The inkwell’s hinged lid features a Victorian bird in relief.
Sold for $276 in November 2005
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