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Pheasant Desk Set
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures, Presentation Piece |
| Type | Pheasant |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1927 |
| Measuring | Inkstand: 18 ¼” x 8 ¼” x 8” high |
Three-piece desk set consisting of an inkstand, blotter, and letter opener. The large bronze inkstand features a pheasant and hen. Inscribed in the pen tray area is “W. H. (JACK) HORNER, 25 YEAR SERVICE TO KELLEY CLARKE CO.” The years 1901-02 and 1926-7 are on either side.
Sold for $1650 in July 2019
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