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Outhouse Inkwell

Categories Figural - Inanimate, Novelty
Type Buildings / Structures
Material Wood
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring Base 2 ¾” square; 4” high

This may be a one-of-a-kind inkwell fashioned by someone with quite a sense of humor.  The wooden outhouse door opens.  Pull out the toilet seat, and you find an inkwell with spring loaded lid covering it.

Estimated value: priceless (but purchased on 4/23/04 for $153.77)

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