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Inkwell with a Miniature Portrait
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3” square; 3” high |
A cut glass inkwell with a silverplate lid with a miniature portrait hand painted on porcelain. The bottom is polished with a hand cut starburst pontil. There is a monogram on the front and a mark at the hinge that reads “V 2362”.
Sold for $205 in December 2023
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