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Twelve-Point Buck
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Stag |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | E G Zimmermann |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 6” x 5” x 8 ½” high |
This inkstand in the form of a 12-point buck is marked: Verlag bei E G Zimmermann Hanau (manufactured by E G Zimmerman in Hanau). The stag’s head with glass eyes rests on a base of oak leaves with a small impression in the front for pen nibs and other small desk items. Two examples are shown.
The manufacturer, based in Hanau Germany was a foundry established around 1842, making a variety of metal works including chess pieces which are part of the collection at the NY Museum of Art.
Estimated value: $250
Sold for $236.50 in June 2020
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