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Traveling Inkwell with Stag and Hounds in Relief
| Categories | Travel |
| Type | Stag/Elk/Reindeer, dog |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” x 1 ½” high |
This silvered brass traveling inkwell features a dynamic scene in high relief of hounds chasing a stag through a detailed forest landscape. The lid of the inkwell depicts a rabbit and a frog amidst foliage. The lid springs open at the push of a button. The interior glass ink bottle is held securely inside with the round spring-loaded cap.
Sold for $210 in October 2024
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