Unusual Stoneware Elephant Inkwell in the Form of JUMBO

July 18, 2015 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 119

Price Realized: $517.50

($450 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Unusual Stoneware Jumbo the Elephant Inkwell, probably Ohio, circa 1880, molded in the form of P.T. Barnum's famous circus elephant, Jumbo, the curled trunk, drape on back, and relief inscription "JUMBO." on side. Original opening on top of back. Surface covered in an Albany slip glaze. A 5/8" flake to back leg and minor chip to front foot. L 3 7/8".

Unusual Stoneware Elephant Inkwell in the Form of JUMBO

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