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Brass and Copper Double Inkwell
| Categories | Arts & Crafts |
| Material | Brass, Coppered metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 6” x 6” x 4 ½” high |
Large, hand-hammered brass and copper double inkstand with pen rest. On the front is a large Fleur-de-lis decoration. Two glass inkwells fit into a hammered copper holder, which is banded in brass and held in place with copper pyramid tacks. Covering the inkwells are two pyramid-shaped copper covers with brass ball finials.
Sold for $140 in January 2021
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