Two Paint Decorated Wooden Inkstands

Description:

Two Paint Decorated Wooden Inkstands, America, 19th century, one with faux tortoiseshell decoration, the base with green paper manufacturer's label stamped "S. Silliman & Co."; the other with red and black brush stroke and gilt leaf decoration, with indistinct paper manufacturer's label on base, (wear, small loss to one rim),ht. 1 3/4, 2 1/4, dia. 3 1/4, 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

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