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Shakespeare Inkstand

Categories Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional
Type Shakespeare
Material Brass
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1880

“All that glisters is not gold” – Ornate gilded brass inkstand, edged with intricate florals and swirls in Art Nouveau design. Shakespeare’s bust covers the stamp box, flanked by two inkwells.

Sold for $245 in July 2010

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