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Alligator Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Alligator |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 9 ¾” x 4 ¾” x 2 ½” high |
A cast iron figural inkstand in the form of an alligator. The alligator’s hinged back opens to access two glass inkwells with hinged lids. The alligator’s underside is marked: Made in England; Linton; T.H.W.; PTR No. 732221.
Sold for $283 in May 2024
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