Inkipedia
Cherub Riding a Dolphin
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Glass, Metal, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 12” x 8” x 5” high |
A double inkstand with a wood base with black edges, bun feet, and two pen channels. It holds two cut, beveled glass inkwells with hinged, faceted cut lids, and brass mounts. In the center is a cherub, holding the reins as he rides a dolphin. In mythology, dolphins were messengers for the gods.
Estimated value: $150
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