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Art Deco Automobile

Categories Art Deco
Type Transportation
Material Chrome
Markings "Made in Japan"
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Japan
Date or Era circa 1930
Measuring 6 ½” x 2 ¾” x 2” high

This inkwell is designed in the form of an Art Deco car, showcasing the sleek, streamlined curves and geometric elegance typical of the Art Deco movement. The car is chrome plated. The design includes pronounced fenders and a smooth, aerodynamic body that conveys a sense of speed and modernity. The roof of the car is hinged, allowing it to open and reveal two inkwells inside. The underside is marked “Made in Japan”.

Sold for $192 in September 2024

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