Jennings Bros Stag’s Head Inkstand
Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Souvenir |
Type | Stag/Elk/Reindeer |
Material | Brass, White metal |
Markings | "JB" |
Manufacturer | Jennings Brothers |
Origin | United States |
Date or Era | circa 1900 |
Measuring | 6 ⅝” x 3 ¾” x 4 ½” high |
This inkstand features a stag’s head with its antlers designed to serve as a pen rack. The container to the right of the stag’s head has a hinged lid, housing the inkwell within. The base, of rectangular form and pad feet, is ornately decorated with low relief flowers. It is marked “J B” for Jennings Brothers.
This inkstand was made with different finishes. Four examples are pictured. Two of the examples with applied plaques were souvenirs from Gettysburg and the Colorado State House.
Example #1 sold for $150 in February 2023
Example #2 sold for $100 in September 2024
Example #3 sold for $275 in February 2018
Example #4 sold for $297 in September 2022
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