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toranado001
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Picked this item up at a thrift store. Have no idea if it is authentic or just a remake. Weather it is antique or not I do not know. It has a made in Italy sticker on the back. However I think it will look great on my desk. Any ideas on authenticity or how to reasearch it would be of great help.
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InkwellsInkwells are as old as the written word. The first inkwells were probably j…
Who cares if its a repro, that is cool. Set on your desk and enjoy! Dave
I agree I thought it was a great find.
I'll post up some new photos tomorrow.
OK better photos I have a few more I can update later if you like. Tell me which portion of it you would like to see close up or what details to photo.
That is very nice. My dad collects inkwells if you are ever interested in selling it I would love to purchase it for him to add to his collection.
Trenchartman
I'm still deciding if I will keep it or not but I'll let you know if I deciede to sell.
Apparently you didn't realize I was serious about it being "green man". Check out this website and compare some of the renderings.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man
Ok I made a new post just look for it under
toranado01.
Great piece,looks cool well done pete.
I have a lipn head green mam ink well the same one