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Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell

About the Item

Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial topped circular lidded well originally for ink but charming as a unique bedside tabletop pillbox. Some antique and smoothed out losses to two feet. Continental, late 19th early 20th century. Dimensions: 4.25” W x 2.5” D x 2.75 H” to top of finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some antique and smoothed out losses to two feet.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1084232071342

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