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Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Inkwell
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Foster & Bros, Theodore |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 2 ¼” x 2 ¼” x 2 ⅛” high |
Pyramid shape with sawtooth edges and cut corners at the base, and a cut starburst and grid pattern on the bottom. The hand-chased repousse hinged silver lid with floral motif has no monogram. This inkwell was made by Theodore Foster & Bros from Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked “F&B inside a flag + Sterling + 1410” (model number).
Sold for $109 in January 2024
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