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Silverplated Inkstand with Butterfly Pen Holder
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Butterfly |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6” x 5” x 3 ½” high |
This is a silverplated inkstand with an ornate, rococo-inspired design. It features a central glass inkwell with a separate, domed silver-plated lid. The base is an undulating, organic shape with embossed floral motifs along its edges. Rising behind the inkwell is a pen holder shaped like a butterfly with outstretched, openwork wings and curled antennae.
Sold for $157 in May 2025
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