Double Inkstand with a Whippet
Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
Type | dog |
Material | Brass, Glass |
Markings | Unmarked |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | England |
Date or Era | circa 1900 |
Measuring | 14 ¼” x 7 ½” x 5” high |
This double inkstand features a brass base with handles on either side, adorned with detailed floral designs. The base is rectangular and rests on four small feet at each corner. The inkstand includes two inkwells with square bottoms and faceted glass bodies. Each inkwell is topped with a brass lid with a stylized floral motif. In the center of the inkstand is a storage compartment topped with a small brass figure of a dog, possibly a whippet, which serves as the handle.
Sold for $130 in September 2024
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