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Watering can

Categories Novelty, Travel
Type Traveling
Material Metal
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1890

This novelty inkwell used while traveling is in the shape of a miniature watering can. The top lifts off to reveal the inkwell. There are holes for pen and pencil which would pull apart into two pieces for storage. The pen and pencil are shown in the second (green) example.

Estimated value: $150

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