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Whimsical English Late 19th Century Bronze Gargoyle on Shell Inkwell
$495List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Patina to bronze. No glass insert.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: A15111stDibs: LU93816230703

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