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Presentation Inkstand – Double Inkwells on Wooden Base

Categories Presentation Piece
Material Glass, Wood
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin England
Date or Era circa 1922
Measuring Base: 11 ¾” x 7 ⅞”

This wooden inkstand with brass corner mounts and carrying handle holds two glass inkwells. The inkwell lids are marked “EPNS” (Electroplated Nickel Silver). The underside is covered with red leather. Underneath the handle is a plaque which states:

To J W Travis Esq from Elmwood Minstrels & Young Men’s Class 1919-1922

Sold for $82 in January 2024

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