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Onyx Inkwell with Sterling Silver Collar
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Onyx |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Henry Griffith & Sons |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1935 |
| Measuring | 6” x 5 ⅛” x 2⅜” |
This Onyx inkstand has a base made of creamy white Onyx with swirls of brown and amber, accented by dark veins running through the stone. The base has a square shape. The inkwell itself is cylindrical and has a hinged lid. The lid is adorned with a sterling silver collar, marked for Henry Griffith & Sons, a renowned silversmith from London, dated 1935.
Sold for $59 in August 2024
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