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Inkwell

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Dateca. 1910
Mediumcopper
Dimensionsheight: 3 in. (7.6 cm.) diameter: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.)
DescriptionAmerican Craftsman plannished copper inkwell made by Old Mission Kopperkraft. the inkwell is round with a hinged cover and attached well.
InscribedThe maker's mark is stamped into the bottom of the inkwell. On the bottom 262 is handwritten in white paint, and 262 Silverberg is handwritten in black ink. There are two white adhesive labels affixed to the bottom reading 15 and 262 respectively.
MarkingsThe maker's mark is stamped into the bottom of the inkwell.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Charles and Louise Silverberg
Status
On view
Object number2008.10.9
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