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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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