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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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