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Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 2

Sat, Sep 12, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Sep 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 577

Finely Carved Walnut Inkstand

Estimate: $500 - $800

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Continental, probably late 19th/early 20th century, two large mice emerging from an old shoe, carved well extending from side of heel, reclining mouse on leaves on removable cover, 5 x 9-1/4 x 4 in., lacking glass well, old crack to base of inkwell, minor wear to hears of mice. Provenance: Private Collection, Lebanon, Tennessee

Condition

lacking glass well, old crack to base of inkwell, minor wear to hears of mice