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Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Hound

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type dog
Material Bronze
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1860
Measuring 10 ¾” x 6” x 7” high

19th century gilt bronze inkwell of large proportions, surmounted by a large finely cast recumbent hound, possibly a lurcher or deerhound, with crossed paws. The dog lays atop an oval cushion form flanked by two ram heads, all supported by four detailed lions’ legs. The lid lifts to reveal two original ink pots and a square vacancy to the center for storage.

Sold for $780 in May 2023

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