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Inkwell

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Inkwell
  • Liner
Dimensions
  • Height: 6in (Note: taken from register)
  • Diameter: 8in (Note: taken from register)
Object history
Bought at the 1867 Paris Exhibition. Register reads: 'Inkstand. Gilt metal with champlevé enamel. (Bought as an illustration of cheapness of manufacture). Modern Austrian.'
Collection
Accession number
605:1-1869

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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