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Silverplate Pyramid Inkwell
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Pyramid |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | James Dixon & Sons |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3 ¼” across the base; 4 ⅛” high |
An ornate silverplate inkwell with pen holder in the form of a pyramid. The protruding eagles’ heads which form the pen holder represent the Eagle of Horus, an Egyptian deity known as the god of kingship, healing, protection, the sun and sky. Marked James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield.
Sold for $170 in November 2023
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