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Brass Desk Standish
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Type | Standish |
| Material | Brass |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1950 |
| Measuring | 13 ½” x 11” x 4 ½” high |
Cast brass double inkwell standish featuring devil faces at the corners and cloven hoof feet. Figures of the Sphinx are the handles for the lids. In the center are the impressed faces of women and two pen holders, oriented for use on a partners’ desk.
Sold for $248 in May 2023
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