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Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell

$1,200
$1,50020% Off
£908.89
£1,136.1120% Off
€1,043.83
€1,304.7820% Off
CA$1,681.59
CA$2,101.9920% Off
A$1,828.23
A$2,285.2920% Off
CHF 969.33
CHF 1,211.6620% Off
MX$21,915.84
MX$27,394.8020% Off
NOK 12,319.68
NOK 15,399.6020% Off
SEK 11,286.50
SEK 14,108.1320% Off
DKK 7,801.29
DKK 9,751.6120% Off

About the Item

A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely rosewood or some other hard wood like macassar ebony. It is in good condition for its age although there are quite a few imperfections. The bottom of the inkwell caps have broken cork pieces. The cut glass seems ok but I may have missed some flea bites. The inlay has some minor losses and the wood has nicks and marks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 13.63 in (34.63 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Good condition for its age although there are quite a few imperfections. The bottom of the inkwell caps have broken cork pieces. Cut glass seems ok but I may have missed some flea bites. Inlay has some minor losses and the wood has nicks scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835035224012

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