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Ornate Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Tray
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Parrot |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unidentified mark and numbered M 1161 |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Inkstand: 14” x 8 ¼” x 5”; tray 10” x 3” |
Brass Rococo-style double inkstand and matching footed pen tray with motifs of lions, putti, grotesque masks, and a parrot perched prominently on the lid. Lift the hinged lid to access the glass inkwells and stamp holder.
Estimated value: $150
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