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Double Brass Standish with Eagle
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Eagle |
| Material | Brass |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 11” x 4” x 7” high |
This ornate openwork brass double inkstand features an eagle with wings spread, perched on a hinged storage compartment. On either side are inkwells with square well covers with urn finials. Made in the Italian Renaissance style, a cherub’s face adorns the front, two other faces on the sides, hoof feet. There is a pen holder in front.
Estimated value: $215
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