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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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