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Squirrel Pen Wipe
| Categories | Accessories, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Forest Animal, Pen Wipe |
| Material | Pot metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5” long; 3” high |
A cold-painted white metal pen wipe in the form of a red squirrel holding a pinecone. The coarse bristles on the squirrel’s back served to clean the nibs of dip pens, preventing clogging by removing excess ink.
Estimated value: $250
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