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Inkstand with Flowers, Insects, and Clam Shells
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Clam Shell Holders |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 10 ½” long x 7” wide |
This white metal inkstand features a crystal inkwell with a floral lid. An either side of the inkwell are claim shell holders with insect finials. The pen tray, in the form of a leaf, has flower buds for its feet.
Sold for $150 in May 2023
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