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18th Century Carved Soapstone Inkwell
| Categories | Early - Primitive |
| Material | Soapstone |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1790 |
| Measuring | 2 ½” x 2 ½” x 1 ½” high |
This 18th-century carved soapstone inkwell from New England is square-shaped with a circular opening at the top, surrounded by concentric rings. The stone has a weathered and aged appearance. One of the bottom corners is chipped. The initials “JHM” are carved on one side, while the other side features some unidentified letters.
Sold for $151 in December 2024
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