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French Inkstand and Stationery Box
| Categories | Wood Inkstands |
| Type | Boulle |
| Material | Brass, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | 13” x 9 ½” x 7 ½” high |
Made in the typical Boulle style with intricate engraved brass and faux tortoise shell throughout, this desk top box has a lock with original key and opens to reveal a sectioned interior. It is complete with two inkwells with lids and stands on four ornate ormolu feet.
Sold for $541 in November 2023
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