Inkipedia
Cat with a Bib
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Cat |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 4” x 3 ½” x 3 ¼” high |
Cold-painted figural pot metal cat inkwell. The cat is wearing a bib which doubles as a pen rest. Much of the paint is gone, though the eyes are bright, and the head shows the remainder of the white coloring nicely.
Estimated value: $125
Also shown is a picture of an unpainted version of this piece. It sold for $133 in November 2024.
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