Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut, circa 1890
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Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut, circa 1890
$950.46List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 407861stDibs: LU3365313529782
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