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Marble Inkstand with an Eagle

Categories Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Presentation Piece, Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather
Type Eagle
Material Bronze, Marble
Markings Unmarked
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1890 - 2nd example circa 1912
Measuring 12” x 7 ¼” x 7” high - 2nd example: 16 ½” x 7 ⅜” x 7” high

This green marble with bronze decorative ormolu inkstand features an eagle with wings spread. On either side of the eagle are the inkwells covered with hinged lids with acorn finials. A pen channel is in the front.

A similar example is also shown. Made of marble (though darker) with a central eagle (though on a different plinth), the inkwells and the front decorations are the same. The second example is larger. The second example also has a plaque written in German:

“ZUM 25 JÄHRIGEN DIENSTJUBILÄUM 1887 – 24. NOVEMBER – 1912”

German to English:

“FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE 1887 – NOVEMBER 24 – 1912”

 

Sold for $794 in May 2023

Second example sold for $500 in January 2024

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