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Gilt Bronze Inkstand by E. F. Caldwell
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | E F Caldwell & Co |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6 ½” x 6 ½” x 6 ½” |
Marked to the base with a Caldwell factory mark, this inkstand features three kneeling young men on a trefoil base supporting an inkwell with a hinged top. There are spots of unidentified black tarnish throughout.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufacturers of decorative metalwork from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. Founded in 1895 by Edward F. Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made decorative objects.
Sold for $2500 in July 2023
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