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Sterling Silver Overlay Inkwell

Categories Silver
Material Silver
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Alvin Co.
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 3 ½” high, 2 ¾” at the widest point

Heavy glass inkwell with a star cut in the base with sterling silver overlay made by the Alvin Company. Signed on the color: sterling. Signed on the bottom with the Alvin Company mark, 925/1000, and numbers.

Sold for $157 in February 2024

 

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