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Reed & Barton Inkwell
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Ostrich Plume |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Marked Reed & Barton Silverplate |
| Manufacturer | Reed & Barton |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
Marked Reed & Barton Silverplate, this inkwell is in the shape of a curled ostrich plume.
Reed & Barton was a prominent American silversmith manufacturer based in the city of Taunton, Massachusetts, operating between 1824 and 2015. Its products include sterling silver and silverplate flatware. The company produced many varieties of Britannia and silver products since Henry G. Reed and Charles E. Barton took over the failing works of Isaac Babbitt in Taunton. During the American Civil War, Reed & Barton produced a considerable quantity of weapons for Union Army soldiers and officers.
Sold for $65 in November 2010
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