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Bronze Inkstand with Dolphin Base
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Dolphin |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1820 |
| Measuring | 4 ¾” foot to foot; 7 ½” high |
A bronze inkstand set on a triform base with paw feet. Three dolphins set on their heads with their tails twisted and holding the inkwell. The rim of the bowl is decorated with an engine-turned leaf and dart design. Lift the lid to access a porcelain inkwell, sander, two holes for pens, and a recess for storage.
Sold for $350 in November 2023
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