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Neptune Holding a Globe
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6 ⅞” diameter; 6 ¼” high |
This brass inkstand with a saucer base features Neptune, god of the sea, holding a globe (inkwell – insert missing). The hinged lid has a seashell finial keeping with the nautical theme.
Sold for $75 in January 2024
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