Inkipedia
Cherubs Carry a Kettledrum
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅞” x 2 ½” x 4 ¼” high |
This once silver-plated inkstand on a black marble base features two winged cherubs carrying a timpani or kettledrum. The drum mallets serve as a finial to open the hinged lid to access the inkwell.
Estimated value: $75
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