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Monkey Pen Wipe
| Categories | Accessories |
| Type | Pen Wipe |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Geschützt |
| Manufacturer | Franz Bergmann |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 6” long |
Cold painted Austrian bronze monkey pen wipe attributed to Franz Bergmann. The piece is marked Geschützt. I believe the bristles used to clean the pen nib are boar’s hair.
Sold for $280 in August 2023
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