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1901 Pan-American Expo Crab Inkwell
Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Souvenir |
Type | Crab, World's Fair |
Material | Metal |
Markings | See narrative |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | United States |
Date or Era | circa 1901 |
Measuring | 5 ½” x 6” x 1 ¾” high |
This figural crab inkstand is a souvenir from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York. The hinged crab shell opens to access the ink (insert missing on this piece). The two front claws are adjustable and can hold a dip pen.
Sold for $96 in July 2024
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