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Cat and a Ball of Yarn
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Cat |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Manufacturer | Peck, Stow, and Wilcox |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | Yarn: 2 ½” diameter; cat: 4” x 1 ¾” x 2” high |
A kitten with glass eyes is sitting next to a large ball of yarn. The top half of the yarn is hinged to reveal the inkpot. (This piece was originally silverplate, but most of silver is gone).
Estimated value: $300
Sold for $235 in February 2024
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