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An Angel Guards the Capitol
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | "Capitol" |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 7 ⅛” x 3 ⅝” x 5 ⅝” high |
At a time when better angels guarded the U.S. Capitol, this inkstand features an angel watching over the Capitol building. Above the building is a glass inkwell with an ornate repoussé lid and a pen holder. The inkstand, made of gilded metal (probably spelter), is footed, and has ornate scrolls.
Estimated value: $75
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