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WWI Remembrance Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Military |
| Material | Pot metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | A Ouveb |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 6 ⅛” x 2 ¾” x 2 ½” high |
This World War I remembrance inkstand features a miniature French 75mm M1897 artillery cannon. The cannon is positioned next to a French Adrian helmet, which serves as a cover for the inkwell itself. The base of the inkwell is ornately decorated. The underside is marked “Made in France” and numbered 2006. The piece is signed “A. Ouveb” on the backside, near the helmet. Engraved on the front pen channel are the words “Souvenir Je Me Souviens,” which translates “I remember”.
Estimated value: $150
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