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Stag and Hounds
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Stag |
| Material | Brass, Cast iron |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Bradley & Hubbard |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1885 |
| Measuring | 9” x 5” x 4 ¾” high |
This inkstand features a stag leaping over a fence being pursued by two hounds. This back panel is screwed to the base underneath. The rectangular base is supported by four scroll feet. The edges have an egg and dart motif and two cartouches (front and back). Two pieces attached to the front were designed to hold a pen. All surfaces are brass plated iron. Two pressed glass diamond patterned inkwells with removable brass covers rest in two holes cut into the surface of the base. The base bears the mark “B & H” (Bradley and Hubbard, West Meriden, Connecticut) and the numbers 3549 and 7030.
The company made an accompanying letter holder with the same stag and hounds scene.
Estimated value inkstand: $125 (Sold for $74 in November 2024) (Sold for $170 in January 2025) (Sold for $174 in February 2025) (Sold for $120 in March 2025) (Sold for $199 in April 2025) (Sold for $88 in October 2025) (Sold for $155 in October 2025)
Estimated value letter holder: $50
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