silver talc holder - Italy
this silver shaker was made in Treviso (Italy) around 1950. It is engraved 'Talc' and I believe it was a component of a neo-classical inkstand. The talc holder is 3 in. high (cm. 7,5) and was bought from an Italian dealer at an Antique market.
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