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Mont St Michel Inkwell

Categories Souvenir
Material Pot metal
Markings Made in France 2155
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin France
Date or Era circa 1930
Measuring 5 ¼” long

This souvenir Art Deco inkwell with a pen tray features an encased picture of Mont St Michel, an island commune in Normandy, France. The inkwell is crafted with intricate Art Deco designs, including floral and scroll motifs. The lid of the inkwell encases a picture of Mont St Michel, framed in an octagonal setting. (Insert missing)

Mont St Michel

Mont St Michel is a small rocky island known for its breathtaking medieval architecture and strategic location. The island is crowned by a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St. Michael. It has been a significant pilgrimage site since the 8th century.

Sold for $36 in September 2024

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