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Ebony Desktop Inkstand
| Categories | Wood Inkstands |
| Type | Standish |
| Material | Brass, Ebony |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Size is 12" wide, 9" deep, and 7.5" tall. |
A Victorian period ebony and brass desktop inkstand with a beautiful ornate carrying handle. Suitable for a partners’ desk, there a pen channels on both sides. Finished in ebony and mahogany with brass hardware, there are two inkwells with lids. The storage drawer has hand-cut dovetail joints.
Estimated value: $375
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