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Traveling Inkwell – Sterling Silver & Glass
| Categories | Travel |
| Type | Screw in Lid |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1827 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 1” 1 ½” high |
This late Georgian traveling inkwell’s lid is made from sterling silver. It bears full hallmarks for Archibald Douglas, London 1827. The lid has a screwing mechanism to keep the lid on tight.
Sold for $272 in May 2013
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