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Tortoiseshell and Silver Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Shell |
| Material | Silver, Tortoiseshell |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Matthews, Henry |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 3 ⅝” x 3 ⅝” x 2 ⅜” high |
A pyramid shaped inkwell crafted with sterling silver and tortoiseshell panels and with a matching domed lid. Marked Henry Matthews of Birmingham.
Sold for $210 in July 2024
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