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Cherubs Embrace – Jennings Bros.

Categories Art Nouveau
Type Cupid / Cherub / Angel
Material White metal
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Jennings Brothers
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 4 ¼” x 3 ⅛” x 2 ¾” high

This Art Nouveau inkwell features a domed lid adorned with floral details and a decorative base with three curved legs. It features two cherubs locked in a tender embrace. The inkwell is marked “J.B. 518,” indicating it was made by the Jennings Brothers, a renowned metalworking firm.

Sold for $75 in September 2024

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