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Period: 20th Century
Silvered Bronze Monkey Wearing a Hat Inkwell, France, 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bronze inkwell, zoomorphic inkwell in the form of a monkey head in a hinged nightcap, with glass eyes bronze ink well statue in the form of a o...
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French Victorian 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver inkwell, part of our antique diverse ornamental silverware collection...
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English Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, one of a kind. This unique Art Nouveau bronze inkwell, signed by Cuzin, circa 1918 representing USA President Tommy Wilson (28th USA President from 1913-1921). This i...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Ink Well
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco marble inkwell with bronze details and well atop. The size and wonderful art deco detail make for this piece a complement to ma...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Vintage Brass Moroccan Double Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Double inkwell with brass latched cover with hinged open mechanism. Colorful and intricate patterns abundant in Islamic arts were hand painted on front, s...
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Moroccan Moorish Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau sculpture desk Inkwell Stand, Figure of the Law and Justice 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WMF, superb Art Nouveau desk inkwell. Wonderful work. Maker mark for WMF. Model 288. The Lady is the Law. Similar to the justice sculpture See Photos...
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German Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

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Spelter

Mid-20th Century French Spelter and Cut Glass Inkwell with Deer Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting, vintage inkwell was crafted in the Alps mountains of France, circa 1950. The decorative inkwell is mounted on a walnut base. The desk...
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French 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Eclectic Collection of Five Continental Dog-Form Inkwells
Located in London, GB
Eclectic collection of five Continental dog-form inkwells Continental, circa 1900 Measures: Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm T...
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European 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...
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American Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Howard & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell by Howard & Co. New York, circa 1903. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a bun cap and the glass li...
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American 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Inkstand Eagle on Marble French Desk Inkwell, circa 1930
Located in Mimizan, FR
Art Deco eagle inkwell desk set, desk ornament, desk accessory Patinated Verdigris metal on variegated marble base Two inkwells one with its original g...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen. It is a complete set made and marked by the same maker Kynning Silvervaruverkstad GV ...
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Swedish 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French marble inkstand from the Art Deco era. Inkwell for antique dealers and collectors of excellent quality and difficult to find. Object built with different marble elements appli...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot. Cover hinged and domed with flower-head finial....
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French Belle Époque 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Art Deco French inkwell in black marble with white veins and bird metal sculpture in a very nice patina, circa 1920. Dimensions: Width 21 cm Depth 14 cm Hei...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Jesson Birkett & Co, Stamped with Monogram. Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell
By Jesson Birkett & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Jesson Birkett & Co, Stamped with Monogram. Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Inkwell and '682L'.
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British Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Inkwell by Foster & Bailey
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Edwardian inkwell. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, circa 1910. Rectangular clear glass base with chamfered corners, wraparound acid-etched garland, and star cut to unde...
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American Edwardian 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass and sterling silver inkwell. Made by Gorham in Providence. Rectilinear clear glass block bulbous well. Sides have carved ornament: Fluid scrollwork and stylized flo...
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American Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray, depicts nude male and female figures, shown at the crest of a wave, in the midst of a gentle kiss. This sculpture puts the couple in an aquatic setting, almost as if they are mermaid and merman, with the movement of water and the cresting of waves shown throughout the piece. The sculptor, Otto Strandman...
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Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Cast Gilt Brass Figural Inkwell
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass inkwell on marble base.
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Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's desk. It´s a perfect chic object.
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Unknown Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with bone beaks, as though perched at the side of a pond and two square ink wells lined in brass. Looks like it could be by the artist, Andre Villien...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver '.800' Footed Double Inkstand by Dragstead
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical - style, Continental Silver (.800), footed, double inkstand, Denmark, year-hallmarked for 1901, A. N. Dragsted - maker. Each of the wells is decorated with bows and garl...
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Danish Neoclassical Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Intricately carved in fruitwood, modelled as a leather case for opera glasses, circa 1900. Lifting the lid reveals two glass inkwells. This exquisitely crafted piece was originally m...
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European Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Fruitwood

English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908
Located in Delft, NL
English Silver Capstan Inkwell by Cohen & Charles, Chester, 1908 Silver capstan inkwell with pen holder in front English silver Hall marked, Chester, ...
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British 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Hall's State Toffee Tin Litho Candy Box/Ink Well
Located in Stamford, CT
Tin Litho Hall's state toffee advertising box that doubled as an ink well. The box is marked on the inside Lid, "Hall's STATE Toffee, Sole Manufacturer...
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English 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Tin

Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Macassar inkwell Art Deco ebony Macassar and crystal glass. Macassar ebony cover with a crystal reservoir in Cubist Art Deco form. Made in luxury Macassar wood with original c...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore, circa 1900. The inkwell has a removable domed sterling repousse lid in a floral pa...
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American 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece holds standard size pen. Crest at front center is a scul...
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European Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully finished in gold. The cast Owl is a figural inkwell ...
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Austrian Edwardian Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

René Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
René Lalique clear and frosted with signs of some light blue staining to glass 'Trois Papillons' Inkwell with some signs of light blue staining. Moulded and engraved makers mark, 'R....
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

20th Century Empire Style Handmade Sterling Silver Inkwell, Italy, 1991
Located in Cagliari, IT
Wonderful handcrafted sterling silver inkwell. A refined piece of Empire style silverware perfect for an extremely elegant home or office. Made for us by Argenteria Auge, one of th...
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Italian Empire 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze Figural Inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze figural inkwell, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
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American Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell by John & William Deakin
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco sterling silver inkwell by John & William Deakin of Chester, England, circa 1921. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a saucer cap as well as the origina...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Pewter Figural Inkwell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique English cast pewter inkwell of an Asian scholar sporting a Fu Manchu mustache and ponytail, fixed to a lacquered wood tray.
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English Chinoiserie 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass 'Cernay' Inkwell
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cernay' Inkwell. This pattern features a cluster of berries to the lid and leaves to the base. Moulded makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE'. Book reference...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Indian Inkwell Peacock, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Indian peacock inkwell was made in the 1950s. It was handmade from thin sheets of brass bent, formed and soldered to take on the shape of a peacock. The back is attached...
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Indian Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Large Bullmastiff Triple Inkwell, circa 1900, Dog
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and large novelty inkwell in the form of a Bullmastiff / Bull Mastiff dog sporting his two glass eyes. Made from spelter and beautifully executed, this heavy piece opens to reveal three removable brass ink chambers. There is a hole running through his mouth to hold a dip pen...
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European Edwardian 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

A J Seward of Birmingham Arts and Crafts Hammered Electro-Plated Double Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Arthur John Seward of Birmingham. An Arts and Crafts hammered electro-plated double inkstand, stamped mark.   
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Arts and Crafts 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

EPNS

Picket Fence English Letter Rack and Silver Inkstand
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming and unique little desk accessory. Picket fence letter rack, place to hold a pen, and a lovely silver plate top inkwell. Feather pen.
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English Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Wood, Glass, Feathers

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver and Black Onyx-Mounted Hinged Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver and black onyx-mounted hinged crystal inkwell, American, circa 1920s-1930s. 12-sided, faceted, clear crystal lid is mounted by a 12-sided piece of black onyx...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist nickel bronze Art Deco inkwell, attributed to Jacques Adnet.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

20th Century Stylized Brass Inkpot
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this contemporary inkpot stylized as Louis XV. Under the raisable lids, there are ceramic ink containers (one container is missing). Other than that, the item is i...
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Belgian 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

A French Handcrafted Letter Kit with Stamp, Letter Opener, and Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Hand Crafted Letter Kit with Stamp, Letter opener, and paper weight with Original Box France, Circa 1900 Signed: H. Moreau Letter Ppener: 9.75" Stamp: 3.25″ Paper...
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French 20th Century Inkwells

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
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Italian Baroque 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary crystal inkwell from the renowned Baccarat is a piece of exquisite charm and grace. Featuring a doré bronze mermaid languishing upon the crest of a rolling wave, i...
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Stamford, CT
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink holders on an onyx pen and pencil base.
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Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
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Austrian Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who work...
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French Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Magnificent Art Deco Cut Crystal Inkwell, Figural Cast Gilded Bronze Chick
Located in Bath, GB
A very large and smart inkwell, most unusual dating to the late Art Nouveau period into the Art Deco era, around 1915-1925. The hefty piece of crystal is simply and very elegantly...
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English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding, Victorian Period, sterling silver, footed inkstand with matching sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell, London, year-hallmarked for 1901...
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British Victorian Antique 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell on Tray, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell on tray, early 1900s. Measures 25.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 5.5 cm. Marked. 1st. assortment, in perfect condition.
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Danish Art Nouveau 20th Century Inkwells

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
By Ellis Bros.
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel cut crystal lidded inkwell. Maker: Ellis Silver Co. (predecessor to Barker-Ellis ...
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English Adam Style 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver, footed inkstand with original sterling silver-mounted, panel-cut crystal inkwell, London, 1912, Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. - ma...
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British Edwardian 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black and White Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, AT
Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Silver Inkwell, Stamped Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
Located in Spencertown, NY
The rectangular inkwell with flat hinged lid, opening to reveal ceramic well and cut-glass liner beneath. Hallmarks on inside cover, rear and underside.
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English Neoclassical 20th Century Inkwells

French Macassar Inkwell
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1920s inkstand made in Macassar wood with original glass inkwells.
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French Art Deco 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
Category

French 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Glass

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