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Nero Portoro Marble Inkstand
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Bronze, Marble |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 7 ⅛” x 4 ¾” x 6 ½” high |
This large marble inkstand is made from Nero Portoro marble. It consists of a large inkwell with pen tray attached on rounded button feet. The inkwell is made of gilded bronze with elaborate swan-like birds surrounding the well and a domed lid.
Sold for $450 in November 2023
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