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Tray Inkstand with Indian Chief Ends

Categories Figural - Persons
Type Native American Indian
Material Bronze finish
Markings #4493
Manufacturer H L Judd
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1900
Measuring 12 ½” long; 3 ¼” wide; inkwell is 2” square.

A long tray holds a cut crystal inkwell with a hinged lid. At each end of the tray is the head of an Indian Chief. The number 4493 is stamped on the underside. I believe H. L. Judd Manufacturing made this inkstand.

Sold for $163 in February 2008

Sold for $88 in November 2015

Sold for $400 in January 2024

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