British/Continental, 18th/19th century, two similar with stepped octagonal bases; probably Spanish, brass ink stand with three covered containers for ink and sand, 7 in. to 8 in. - Provenance: Joe Kindig, York, Pennsylvania (lot accompanied by copy of 1972 original receipt for ink stand only); Private Collection, Brentwood, Tennessee
Condition
both octagonal bases with abrasions and minor losses to rim, overall light abrasions and pitting; one cover on standish with small holes and possible repair, sand container with repair at top of base