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Dog Resting with Little Girl
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Figural - Persons |
| Type | dog, Girl |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Manufacturer | Peck, Stow, and Wilcox |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
Meriden Silver FIGURAL INKWELL – Dog & Girl c1880 – a figural inkwell depicting a resting dog with a little girl behind him. Made of silver plate (all worn on this piece) by one of the Meriden Connecticut silver companies Wilcox, it dates from around 1880 and is a pure Victorian whimsical desk top item. The dog’s eyes are amber glass. The dog’s head opens to reveal the ink pot.
Estimated value: $175
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