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Brass Mounted Ebonized Oval Inkstand
| Categories | Presentation Piece, Wood Inkstands |
| Material | Brass, Glass, Wood |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1862 |
| Measuring | 12 ⅜” wide |
A cut glass hexagonal inkwell rests on an ebonized wood base decorated with brass mounts. A brass plaque reads “Presented to Mr. W. Weston by the Teachers & Scholars of St. Michael’s Schools Pimlico as a small token of their esteem. April 1862”.
Sold for $115 in July 2023
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