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Colonial America Soapstone Inkwell
| Categories | Early - Primitive |
| Material | Cast iron, Soapstone |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1775 |
| Measuring | 2” x 2” x 2” high |
Obelisk form soapstone inkwell with an iron receptacle mounted to the interior by bolts. The sides have a carved cross hatch decoration.
Sold for $110 in April 2024
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