Name: E.P.U. Europe - Inkwell - Pewter/Tin
Brand: E.P.U. Europe
Rating: 100 (26 reviews)

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This object is an antique pewter inkwell, made in the Art Nouveau style, a vintage European pewter piece, composed of 95% tin.
Explanation of the marks
The marks on the base are standard marks for high-quality pewter items produced in Europe:
95%: Indicates the high tin content, common for refined pewter.
E.P.U.: Represents the maker or distributor's mark.
EUROPE: Confirms the country of origin of production.
The central number in the inner circle is probably a model, a design, or a catalog number for this specific object.
Present features organic and sinuous lines typical of the Art Nouveau period, with a shaped base and integrated ink troughs.
Originally conceived as a refined desk accessory to contain ink and pens, today it is a collectible object.

Questo oggetto è un calamaio d'epoca in peltro, realizzato nello stile Art Nouveau, è un pezzo vintage europeo in peltro, composto al 95% di stagno.
Spiegazione dei marchi
Il marchio sulla base sono marchi standard per oggetti in peltro di alta qualità prodotti in Europa:
95%: Indica l'alto contenuto di stagno, comune per il peltro pregiato.
E.P.U.: Rappresenta il marchio del produttore o del distributore.
EUROPA: Conferma il paese di origine della produzione.
Il numero centrale nel cerchio interno è probabilmente un modello, un design o un numero di catalogo per lo specifico oggetto.
Presenta linee organiche e sinuose tipiche del periodo Art Nouveau, con base sagomata e vaschette per l'inchiostro integrate.
Originariamente concepito come accessorio da scrivania raffinato per contenere inchiostro e penne, oggi è un oggetto da collezione.

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E.P.U. Europe - Inkwell - Pewter/Tin

Italy - 1910-1920 - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Antique pewter inkwell with 95% tin content, in Art Nouveau style, made in Italy by E.P.U. Europe, dating to about 1910–1920, dimensions 4 cm high, 22 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep, in excellent condition.

E.P.U. Europe - Inkwell - Pewter/Tin

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Antique pewter inkwell with 95% tin content, in Art Nouveau style, made in Italy by E.P.U. Europe, dating to about 1910–1920, dimensions 4 cm high, 22 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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