Inkipedia
Dog Rescuing Child
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Child, dog |
| Material | Bronze |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Patent | 7” x 3 ¾”; 5 ¾” high from base to tail |
Depicted on the top part of the inkstand: a dog, standing on rocks at waters’ edge, pulls the clothing of a flailing child to bring the child ashore. Floating on the water is a shoe.
The base of the inkwell is decorated with cat o nine tails and other water flora. The top lifts off to access two inkwells and two pen holes.
Estimated value: $200
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