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Wooden Inkstand with Cherubs
| Categories | Wood Inkstands |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Brass, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 12 ½” x 7” x 8 ½” high |
This wooden inkstand is decorated on the front with two gold cherubs and intricate scrollwork. Seated on the wood base are two glass inkwells with brass lids and a central urn-like container with a decorative lid for storage. The piece stands on four paw-shaped feet. There is a side pull-out drawer and a pen channel on the top surface designed to hold writing instruments.
Sold for $104 in November 2024
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