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Metal Double Inkstand with Shaggy-Coated Dog Figure
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | 17 ¾” across; 5 ½” high |
Description:
- Materials and Construction: The inkstand has a rectangular metal base with a pen channel along the front.
- Configuration: The inkstand has two cylindrical inkwells with hinged lids positioned on either side of a central dog figure.
- Central Dog Figure: The prominent feature of this inkstand is the sculpted dog figure seated attentively in the center of the base. The dog is depicted in a thoughtful or watchful pose. It has a shaggy, textured coat, similar to a terrier breed.
Sold for $40 in June 2025
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