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Dog – Sheffield Silver
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Silver |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | "James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, S4918" and their "desk bell" mark |
| Manufacturer | James Deakin & Sons |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1880-1890 |
Victorian 1880s – 90s silverplate inkstand featuring a sitting dog. The piece is marked “James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, S4918” and has their “desk bell” mark. In front of the lidded inkwells are the crossed branches which form a pen holder.
Estimated value: $175
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