Inkipedia
A Thief Holding Bags of Money
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” wide; 4” high |
This inkstand depicts an unusual scene: A man with a furtive look holds bags of money while standing next to a vault (which houses the inkwell). The base is marked “542 -AB”.
Sold for $30 in June 2024
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