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Cupid Forges a Heart
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | White metal |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5” diameter base; 6 ¾” tall |
Cupid uses his special tools to fashion a heart ready to love and be loved. Clad in an apron, he stands behind a tree trunk with ornate, scalloped decorations at its base. The heart rests on top of the tree trunk ready to be shaped. The inkwell is housed in the tree trunk.
Estimated value: $175
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