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Wooden Cased Inkwell Intricately Modelled as a Binocular Case, circa 1900

About the Item

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 This exquisitely crafted piece was originally made as a travel item, before the days of fountain pens. Dimensions: 12 cm/4¾ inches (length) x 5.75 cm/2¼ inches (depth) x 6.5 cm/2½ inches (height) Bentleys are Members of LAPADA, the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU960019930552
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