Inkipedia
Cat in Old Wooden Shoe
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Cat |
| Material | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5 ¼” x 1 ¾” x 3 ½” high |
Old wooden inkwell shaped like a cat sitting in a tattered shoe. The cat’s head is hinged and lifts to reveal a glass ink bottle. This tiger-striped cat has riveting green glass eyes and nice detail in the carving. A small peg and hole in the lid keep the head aligned when closed.
Estimated value: $150
Similar sold for $255 in February 2024; Similar sold for $150 in May 2024
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