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1937 Paris Exposition USSR Pavilion Souvenir
| Categories | Souvenir |
| Type | Buildings / Structures |
| Material | Pot metal |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1937 |
| Measuring | 8” x 3 ½” x 5” high |
This souvenir inkstand from the 1937 Paris Exposition features a detailed miniature of the USSR pavilion, crowned with a striking sculpture of a man holding a hammer and a woman holding a sickle, symbolizing the worker-peasant alliance. The central building is flanked by two inkwells, each with a hinged lid. In front of the structure is a pen channel for resting writing instruments. The base of the inkstand is marked “Made in France LL No. 12.”
Sold for $212 in October 2024
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