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Onyx Inkstand
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Material | Onyx |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Bracher & Sydenham |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6 ¾” diameter |
This onyx inkstand features a spherical container resting on a pedestal, all mounted on a flat, round base. The inkstand is adorned with ornamental brass accents, including a decorative band around the sphere’s equator and the rim of the base. The lid of the sphere has a finial shaped in a floral design. It is marked “Bracher & Sydenham, Reading”.
Sold for $169 in June 2024
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