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French Octagonal Ink Bottle

Categories Ink Bottle
Material Glass
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin France
Date or Era circa 1860
Measuring 2” high

An early French ink bottle embossed “L. Poincelet” on the shoulder. Dark puce amber color and pontiled base. One small chip on the underside of the lip and a surface scuff on the shoulder edge under the name.

Sold for $338 in February 2025

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