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Lot 358

Lot 358

An unusual late 19th century gilt bronze inkwell modelled as an Indian elephant with howdah, the...

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Lot 358

Lot Description

An unusual late 19th century gilt bronze inkwell modelled as an Indian elephant with howdah, the howdah with hinged lifting cover revealing an aperture for a ceramic or glass inkwell liner (missing) and decorated with four garnets, 4" x 3.25" (10cm x 8.25cm)  

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Two further garnets may be missing from the trailing edge of the elephants simulated blanket cover. Worn with surface marks.


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IJK Couriers
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Alban Shipping
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