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Mallard Duck Pen Wipe

Categories Accessories, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures
Type Duck, Pen Wipe
Material Pot metal
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 2 ½” x 1 ¼” x 1 ¾” high

A cold-painted white metal pen wipe in the form of a mallard duck. The coarse natural boar bristles served to clean the nibs of dip pens, preventing clogging by removing excess ink.

Estimated value: $125

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