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Inkwell
1920-1940
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1979.0161 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Young
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Object Number
1979.0161 A
Object Name
Inkwell
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
This type of mark is supposed to be found on a large body of objects which were commissioned in Europe early in the 20th century for resale in the "antiques" departments of American department stores (per previous cataloguer).
Date
1920-1940
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "P.BOY PHIL" stamped below an American eagle and stars all within a sawtooth circle.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
2.677 (H) x 4.724 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.8 (H) x 12 (Diam)