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Mid 19th Century Inkwell in the Form of a Pocket Globe

$1,908.99
£1,395
€1,642.08
CA$2,619.68
A$2,933.34
CHF 1,530.47
MX$35,740.62
NOK 19,420.59
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DKK 12,257.05
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About the Item

A fantastic inkwell in the form of a pocket globe, dating from the mid 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Diameter: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015329814512

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