Inkipedia
Bulldog Head Inkwell
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ¾” x 5 ½” x 6” high |
This bronze inkwell is crafted in the shape of an English bulldog’s head. The bulldog wears a collar around its neck, adorned with a padlock-shaped tag. The tag, when opened, is a photograph frame which accommodates a small personal photo. The top of the dog’s head is hinged, opening to find a glass inkwell.
Sold for $1895 in August 2024
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