Miniature violin or cello

Categories	Novelty, Travel
Type	Figural
Material	Brass, Leather
Manufacturer	Undetermined
Origin	Undetermined
Date or Era	Victorian
Measuring	approximately 3 3/4" long x 1 1/2" across x about 1" high

Victorian traveling inkwell in the shape of a miniature violin or cello. It is made of brass with leather covering. A spring-loaded lid secures the ink in the glass bottle. Next to it is a pen wipe.

Estimated value: $250

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