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French Gilded Bronze Inkwell
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1840 |
| Measuring | 3” diameter; 2 ¼” high |
This gilded bronze inkwell features a cylindrical shape with a textured cross-hatched diamond pattern on its surface. The base is decorated with a frieze of palmettes. It has two inkwell cups, a small pen tube and a sander.
Sold for $177 in April 2024
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