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Letterbox / Inkstand with Perpetual Calendar

Categories Wood Inkstands
Type Letterbox
Material Wood
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 14” x 10 ½” x 9 ¾” high

A 19th century stationery box in tiger oak with black ebonized trim and ball feet. This desk piece comprises an inkstand with two inkwells, a pen channel, a stamp box, a letterbox with multiple slots with scalloped dividers, and a storage drawer. Most unique is a perpetual calendar managed by turning knobs built into the piece.

Sold for $900 in October 2023

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