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Parakeet Perched Over an Inkwell

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type Parakeet
Material Brass
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 7” high

This is a brass inkstand featuring a small, cast bird perched on a horizontal bar above the ink reservoir.

Detailed Description:

  • Material: Brass.
  • Form:
    • Circular Base: The inkstand rests on a circular, tiered base.
    • Ink Reservoir: The inkwell is a central, cylindrical component with a fitted, domed lid.
    • Upright Supports: Two upright supports, each with decorative finials and collars, rise from the base.
    • Horizontal Bar: A horizontal bar is supported by the uprights, providing a perch for the bird.
    • Bird Figure: A small, cast bird figure is perched on the horizontal bar. The bird’s slender form, long tail, and overall proportions suggest it is a parakeet.

Sold for $112 in February 2025

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