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Lucky Horseshoe and Cherub Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6 ¼” x 3” x 7” high |
This ornate inkstand is designed in the shape of a horseshoe with a cherub figure. The cherub is holding a scepter in one hand. The inkstand features two glass inkwells on scrolled and acanthus supports. There is a pen holder located at the front of the inkstand. The back of the inkstand is impressed with the text “PAT. APPD.FOR.”.
Sold for $44 in November 2024
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