Inkipedia
Cast Iron Squirrel Inkwell
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Squirrel |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 3” x 4 ⅜” high |
This figural inkwell is a sculpture of a squirrel, created from cast iron. The squirrel is depicted in a classic seated pose, with its tail curled up and its front paws holding a nut. Its eyes are made of small glass inserts. The paint is a reddish-brown color. The inkwell is hinged at the neck. The squirrel’s head can be lifted backwards to reveal the inkwell inside the body. The base is shaped like a branch with leaves.
Sold for $106 in July 2025
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