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Tatum’s Glass Double with Swivel Lids
| Categories | Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Cast iron, Glass |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Tatum Manufacturing |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | Circa 1880 - 1890 |
| Measuring | 6” x 4 ¼” x 3” high |
Pressed glass, lobed body double inkwell with cast iron swivel service lids, double pen rest and nib tray. Impressed “Tatum” on the bottom. Lids signed “Tatum” and “Pat Appd For”. Rust stain on item pictured.
In Memory of Del Raby
Sold for $39 in December 2024
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