Russian Malachite & Cut Glass Inkwell
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Russian Malachite & Cut Glass Inkwell
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1880
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- Seller Location:Salt Lake City, UT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10017959832
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