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Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Inkwell
| Categories | Far East / Oriental, Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Gemstone, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Edward I Farmer |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” diameter base; 5” high |
A lapis lazuli blue inkwell with guardian lion handles, raised on three paw feet, is attached to a sterling silver base. The inkwell has its original sterling silver insert and is signed once on the bottom and on the hinged ring at the lid “Edward I. Farmer / New York / Sterling”.
Sold for $1500 in June 2017
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