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Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkstand
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Gilt Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | Marble base: 5 ¼” x 3 ¼”; total height: 5 ½”; inkwell length: 5 ⅞” |
In the shape of a basin supported by two claw feet, this inkstand rests on a Siena marble base. Lift the ornately cast lid to access to inkwells, a sander, and four pen holes.
Sold for $1,000 in February 2024
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