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Tiffany & Co. Inkwell – Pattern 6231
| Categories | Tiffany |
| Material | Coppered metal, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Tiffany |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | Diameter: 4 ¼”; 4 ½” high |
Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, this inkwell has a bell-form copper body with reeded silver foot rim; applied silver ornament including flower-inset guilloche band and tendril at the neck. The lid is hinged and domed with a silver ball finial. This is a later version (1892-1902) of pattern #6231 that was first produced in 1880. Fully marked: “Tiffany & Co / Makers 6231 / Sterling Silver / 925-1000 / T / And / Other Metals”.
Sold for $1925 in July 2024
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