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Viking Longship
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Nautical |
| Material | Bronze |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 11” x 5” x 6 ¾” high |
Figural inkwell in the form of an ornate ship featuring a griffin or swan bow – perhaps a Viking longship. Made of bronze, it carries two inkwells with hinged lids and has pen holders (hooks) on both sides. The boat sails on a detailed footed base with waves lapping against the hull.
Sold for $550 in August 2023
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