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Silverplate Inkstand with a Camel
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Camel |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | James Deakin & Sons |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 10 ½” wide |
This English silverplate inkstand features a standing camel and a geometric cut crystal inkwell with hinged lid. The base is intricately engraved and has a pen holder. It is marked James Deakin and Sons, Sheffield and numbered P7259.
Sold for $118 in April 2024
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