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Gentleman Dining
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Type | Man Dining |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ¾” diameter base; 5” tall |
This bronze figural inkstand on a marble base features a gleeful man ready to have a nice dinner. His eating utensils lie next to a basket (the inkwell) with a chicken’s head poking through the lid of the basket. He has a bottle of wine tucked under his arm. The bottle is removable and acts as a sealer. The lidded basket and the man’s head are both hinged. Perhaps the opening at the man’s head served as a place to hold a pen.
Estimated value: $350
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