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Carved Agate Stone Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Agate |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3” x 1 ¾” x 2” high |
This inkwell is made of banded agate stone and has a hinged, dome-shaped lid. It also features two pen channels carved directly into the stone. Agate is a type of chalcedony characterized by its distinct layers of color. The bands of gray, white, orange, and reddish-brown create an interesting pattern across the inkwell’s polished surface.
Sold for $350 in January 2025
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