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Y A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED INKWELL, WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1890

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Y A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED INKWELL, WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1890

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Y A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED INKWELLWILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1890 Of spherical form, on a pedestal foot, with a liner8.3cm highTOGETHER WITH A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED BOXWILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1894Of spherical form, on a pedestal foot, possibly for string or pounce12.5cmProvenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House Antiques

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Y A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED INKWELL, WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1890

Name: Y A TORTOISESHELL AND SILVER MOUNTED INKWELL, WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1890
SKU: 134142703
Price: 650 GBP
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