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AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE OCTOPUS AND MERMAID INKWELL circa 1900width 9in (23cm)

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AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE OCTOPUS AND MERMAID INKWELL circa 1900width 9in (23cm)

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Description

AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE OCTOPUS AND MERMAID INKWELL
circa 1900
width 9in (23cm)

Condition

Overall good condition aside from some scratches to the reverse painted glass panel. Otherwise, some occasional wear marks to the patina.

Note: The inkwell is marked Geschutz and is either Austrian or German.

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AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE OCTOPUS AND MERMAID INKWELL circa 1900width 9in (23cm)

Name: AN ART NOUVEAU BRONZE OCTOPUS AND MERMAID INKWELL circa 1900width 9in (23cm)
SKU: 144220656
Price: 950 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,500

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Starting Price $950

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