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Crab Souvenir Inkwell – St. Louis World’s Fair
| Categories | Souvenir |
| Type | Crab |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1904 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 6” x 1 ⅞” high |
A figural inkwell in the form of a crab. Open the shell to access the ink pot. Inscribed on the top of the crab’s shell: “World’s Fair – St. Louis – 1904”.
Sold for $144 in February 2024
Sold for $207 in June 2024
Sold for $212 in March 2025
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