Inkipedia
Dog – Setter on Marble Base
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Brass, Marble |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5” x 3 ¾” x 4 ½” high |
A skillfully modeled late 19th century, probably English, bronze/brass hinged inkwell with traces of gilding in the shape of a dog’s head (resembling a setter) on an oval black marble base. The casting is very detailed, enhanced with the dog’s glass eyes.
Estimated value: $300
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