Inkipedia
Elf Chiseling Open a Walnut
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Elf |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 7” x 5” x 4 ¾” |
Charming inkstand mounted on a wooden oval base depicts an elf (gnome or small boy) hammering on a chisel to open a walnut, which holds the inkwell. Twigs form the pen holder in the front.
Estimated value: $125
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