Silver Gilt and Rock Crystal Inkwell
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Silver Gilt and Rock Crystal Inkwell
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1878
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-53931stDibs: LU89117207033
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