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Erhard & Söhne Brass-Inlay Inkstand
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Erhard & Söhne |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 8 ¼” x 5 ⅜” x 3 ½” high |
ERHARD & Söhne was established in 1844. The company Erhard & Sons was established by Carl Gottlieb Erhard and his two sons in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1844. Erhard & Söhne had the world-patent for the manufacture of brass-inlay in 1904. Since then, they designed and manufactured high-quality brass-inlay boxes and items which represented unique and noble German Art-Nouveau style at its peak. This inkstand is marked: Erhard & Söhne maker’s mark, an “E” and Lion-aquamanile. It displays beautiful filigree. Insert missing.
Sold for $113 in November 2023
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