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Inkstand with Rooster and Chickens
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Chicken, Rooster |
| Material | Metal |
| Markings | "GRD" |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 8” x 5” x 5 ½” high |
This metal inkstand depicts a rooster and two hens amidst a rustic setting. The central container with a hinged, domed lid holds the inkwell. The fence-like structure in the background serves as a pen holder. The underside is impressed with an unidentified maker’s mark: GRD.
Sold for $238 in January 2025
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