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Large Tiffany Japonesque Applied Sterling Silver Inkwell with Beetle

Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Japonesque sterling silver inkwell. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1882. Drum form with curved shoulder, short neck, and hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Leaves and tendrils and butterflies, too, applied to honeycomb hand-hammered ground. Bonus bug (a modish beetle) on cover. Interior glass lined. Fully marked including pattern no. 6771 (first produced in 1882), director’s letter M (1873-91), and phrase “Sterling-Silver”. Excellent condition and patina.

Large dimensions: H 4 5/8 x D 4 in. #BS584

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BS584
Incollect Reference #:	740468

Dimensions

H.	4.625 in;	Diam.	4 in;
H.	11.75 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

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