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Bronze Figural Owl
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Owl |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ½” across; 6 ¾” high |
This bronze inkwell is made as an owl perched on a branch. Its details, such as the feathers and talons, are finely sculpted. The owl’s head is hinged and opens to reveal a fitted, removable ceramic inkwell inside.
A particularly striking feature is the owl’s glass eyes. The bronze owl and its branch are mounted on a round base with a simple, decorative border and three ornate feet in the form of palmettes, a classical decorative motif resembling a fan-shaped palm leaf. The base also features two loops to serve as pen holders.
Sold for $576 in August 2025
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