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Sterling Silver Traveling Inkwell
| Categories | Silver |
| Type | Hallmarked |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | William Leuchars |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1887 |
| Measuring | 2” diameter; 3” high |
The silver lid of this traveling inkwell is hallmarked for William Leuchars, London 1887. The domed lid is sprung and released by a button on the front. The swirled glass portion of the inkwell has a star-cut base. There is also a retailer’s stamp beneath the glass in the lid.
Sold for $135 in May 2023
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