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French Toleware Inkwell
| Categories | Pewter / Tin |
| Type | Toleware |
| Material | Metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 7” diameter; 4” tall |
The writing on this toleware inkwell is half missing due to paint loss. I believe it said: Le Temps Passant; L’eau Coule, le Coeur Oublie – Time passes, water flows, the heart forgets. This poetic phrase captures the impermanence of life and the way memories fade over time.
Estimated value: $75
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