I IDed it...

[River Rat]

thought you would like to see. Glenn, the water well man brought this over so he could see if I could find out more about it by posting a pic here. Well, I found it on the www. Really neat...only 2 on the web, one in a museum another in an auction .

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Mardi Gras Carnival Ball Favor
Rex 1911
Brass inkwell, brass and glass
21/2 H x 71/2 W x 51/2" D

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The one found on www at auction​

W 635. [Mardi Gras], a collection of three Carnival Rex Ball Favors,
1908 jewelry tray, 1911 inkwell and 1912 hand mirror. [$400/600]
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[La Beep]

Well Done!!!!

 

[PBK]

Nice work, RR!

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is really a beautiful piece. Excellent ID.

 

[ModernMiner]

That is soooooooooooooooo cool RR.
Thanks for sharing that with us.
-MM-

 

[Montana Jim]

Great Job Judie!

 

[DD-777]

That thing is SWEET ...

I second that!!! Looks better with the patina...

 

[jimbob450]

Very very nice find. Jimbob

 

[Ramitt]

Cool item, what is the purpose of the crown sliding to reveal that hole?

 

[TN-Joe]

RR,
That's slicker then Owl Grease!!!
Joe

 

[River Rat]

Cool item, what is the purpose of the crown sliding to reveal that hole?

Ramitt - crown covers the inkwell.

Thanks, for the comments...I wish I owned this "piece of art".

RR