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WWI Commemorative Inkstand
| Categories | Souvenir |
| Type | Military |
| Material | Pot metal |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | A Ouveb |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 6 ⅛” long |
This World War I commemorative inkstand features an artillery gunner in a prone position. The front plaque reads “Souvenir of Verdun,” commemorating the Battle of Verdun. The inkwell’s lid is designed as a French military helmet. The inkstand is signed “Ouveb” and marked on the underside with “2051 Depose Made in France.”
Sold for $76 in October 2024
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