Inkipedia
Anthropomorphic Eagle Counting Money
Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
Type | Eagle |
Material | Brass |
Markings | Unmarked |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | Undetermined |
Date or Era | circa 1920 |
Measuring | 12” x 9” x 10” tall |
An eagle-eyed financier in the form of an eagle with human hands wears a suit jacket and counts the gold coins in his bag. The inkstand is gold-plated and has a pen holder in the frontal tray. The eagle’s head is hinged and opens to reveal the inkwell.
Estimated value: $250
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