Royal Copenhagen Sterling Silver-mounted Ink Tray

Description:

Royal Copenhagen Sterling Silver-mounted Ink Tray, Denmark, c. 1895, the rectangular form centrally decorated with leaves, a snake along two rims and forming the inkpot coiled about the body of a toad, the cover modeled as the toad's head, silver rim with flowers, factory marks and hallmarks, lg. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

In very good condition throughout with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations. This lot does not include the ink pot.


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