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A Victorian carved wooden inkstand on a base after the 'Lion of…
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Sydney
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2-Dec-2019
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A Victorian carved wooden inkstand on a base after the 'Lion of Lucerne', a Swiss monument by Bertel Thorvaldsen excuted in stone in 1820-21. Inscribed in Latin 'Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti' (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss). Swiss circa 1870. Lion: 11 x 20.5 x 10.5 cm, base: 40 x 18.5 x 1.5 cm
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Recreations & Pursuits: Writing - Inkwells & inkstands