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Tiffany Butterfly Inkwell #852

Categories Tiffany
Type Butterfly
Material Bronze, Glass
Markings Tiffany Studios 852
Manufacturer Tiffany
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1905
Measuring 5” diameter; 3” high

A rare Tiffany inkwell which depicts a group of butterflies in various stages of flight. The glass liner and cover (in the form of a poppy) are made of favrile glass.

Sold for $8000 in September 2021

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