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Double Inkstand with Snake Handles
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Snake |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 13 ½” x 6 ½” x 5 ½” high |
This brass double inkstand features two urn-shaped inkwells, each adorned with decorative lids. The rectangular tray on which the inkwells sit is intricately detailed around the edges. The handles on either side of the tray are shaped like snakes. The tray is supported by four paw feet.
Sold for $116 in December 2024
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