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Crystal Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Filigree
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Bronze, Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4” x 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” high |
This French inkwell features a heavy crystal body with gilt bronze detailing. The bronze framework includes two griffons (mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle) flanking a central urn. The inkwell is supported by four ornate columns.
Sold for $207 in November 2024
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