This is a decorative copper camel which opens up to what we believe was likely an ink well. This has been lost along the way and a card insert put in the base to cover the hole.
Makers mark / hallmarks: Oran, Algeria
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: Algerian
Age: circa 1940-50’s
Materials: copper
Size roughly: 13 x 9 x 4 cm, 5.2 x 3.6 x 1.6 inches
Condition: in vintage condition with signs of previous use, light scratches, tarnish and patina, would polish up nicely
Weight: 450g unpacked