An ostrich egg inkstand with single glass bottle mounted on an ebonised wood base, the carved ostrich egg supported by a hoop with leaf mount - overall height 12½in. | Christie's

Sale 4261

Old and Modern Silver

London, South Kensington

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30 April 1991

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Lot 111

An ostrich egg inkstand with single glass bottle mounted on an ebonised wood base, the carved ostrich egg supported by a hoop with leaf mount - overall height 12½in.

Price realised

GBP 220

Estimate

GBP 160 - GBP 200

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An ostrich egg inkstand with single glass bottle mounted on an ebonised wood base, the carved ostrich egg supported by a hoop with leaf mount - overall height 12½in.
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