Inkipedia
Wild Boar Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Boar |
| Material | Glass, White metal, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 9 ½” x 5” x 4 ¾” high |
A detailed sculpture of a wild boar, its bristly coat and powerful physique carefully rendered, stands in the middle of this inkstand. The base with bun feet is made from ebonized wood and has a shallow channel for pens. Flanking the boar are two clear glass inkwells covered by lift-off lids with stylized floral designs.
Estimated value: $100
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