Lot 569
Late 19th-Early 20th Century WMF Ink Well. This silver plated Empire Revival style ink well is 6 inches high and 12 inches long and is decorated in floral, seashell and mythical beast motifs. It is marked on the bottom "zg", "WMF G" and "I./O". On the front lower edge it has an engraved script signature or model name "Marionet". WMF is the maker mark of WÜRTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK founded in 1880 in Germany. They made a wide range of silver and plated items for domestic and export markets, but lost the latter upon the outbreak of the first World War.
Most interesting and excellent condition overall.
Estimated Value $475 - 575.
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| Realized $690 |
