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INKWELL

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

In the shape of two dachas enclosed by a fence. There is a rectangular platform resting on four ball feet. On top of this is a fence enclosing two typical Russian dachas facing each other and with doors opening on the facing sides. On the fronts of the dachas are typical windows. The high pitched roofs form the covers to the inkwells (lined in glass). On the roofs are the typical cutout work of the period and a fantastically rendered cock forming the handle.

Object name:
INKWELL
Made from:
Silver
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
ca. 1850
Size:
8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
12.121.2-3
Class:
SILVER
Signature marks:
MARK crossed anchors and scepter for St. Petersburg with 84; on each cover: [transcription]; on base: [transcription]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973