Inkipedia
Cross-eyed Cat
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Cat |
| Material | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Black Forest |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 3” x 3 ¼” high |
With its paws draped over a hollowed-out log (pen rest), this crazy carved cat will inspire creative writing. There’s nice detail all over, front and back. But it’s the glass eyes, looking cross-eyed, that complete the charm. The cat’s hinged head opens to the ink bottle.
Second example added.
Estimated value: $125
Second example sold for $130 in February 2024
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