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Rabbit Pen Wipe
| Categories | Accessories, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Pen Wipe, Rabbit |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” long; 3 ⅛” high |
An Austrian cold-painted bronze pen wipe in the form of a rabbit. The back inset with coarse natural bristles served to clean the nibs of dip pens, preventing clogging by removing excess ink.
Estimated value: $400
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