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Stag or Elk’s Head Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Stag/Elk/Reindeer |
| Material | Cast iron, Coppered metal, White metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 6” x 6 ½” x 6” |
A stag’s head is mounted on top of a hinged lid. The base is encircled with a wreath of oak leaves & acorns. A stirrup is in the middle of the base; a pair of crossed riding crops form a pen rest. The antlers form a pen rack.
Sold for $360 in May 2024
Sold for $480 in September 2024
Sold for $593 in July 2025
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