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Antique inkstands highlight desk accoutrements through the ages
The feature traces inkstands from 17th to 19th century sources, detailing metal and porcelain pieces. It notes utilitarian metal designs with multiple inkwells and pen holders, and decorative porcelain inkstands imported from Europe. The piece urges cleaning dusty finds and recognizing inkstands as collectible desk ornaments despite modern ballpoints.
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Dorothy H. Jenkins
United States
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