Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
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Art Nouveau French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Nautical Mermaid Inkwell, circa 1910
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- Attributed to:Baccarat (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f1798218110712609402fs
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