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Tiffany Studios “Turtle-Back” Double Inkstand
Categories | Tiffany |
Material | Bronze, Glass, Wood |
Markings | Impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK |
Manufacturer | Tiffany |
Origin | United States |
Date or Era | circa 1890-1905 |
Measuring | 11 ½” x 4 ⅝” x 6 ⅝” high |
An oak block inkstand with side candleholder with blown glass ball. The two inkwells are made of bronze with turtle-back tiles reflecting a range of hues on the hinged lids. The front of the inkstand is staggered with pen hooks to accommodate three pens.
Sold for $25,000 in December 2018
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