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Cupid Brings Flowers
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Brass, Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Elkington & Co |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1848 |
| Measuring | 5” x 2 ½” x 4 ¾” high |
Cupid (or a cherub) wheels a cart with a basket of flowers. The inkwell stands on four revolving wheels. Made primarily of silverplate, the basket of flowers is made from brass. This piece was made by the English silversmiths Elkington and Co. and dates to 1848.
Estimated value: $300
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