Antique Figural Cast Iron Figural Crab Inkwell pug The small bird figure acts

The small bird figure acts as the secondhand and rocks side to side

Structurally solid with refinished surfaces that balance functionality and patina

14" W x 14" D x 40

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Vintage leather sofa with button tufts

Antique Figural Cast Iron Figural Crab Inkwell pug The small bird figure actsHeavy cast iron figural inkwell in the form of a crab, featuring a hinged carapace that lifts to reveal the circular ink reservoir beneath. The top shell is decorated with stamped and tooled foliate motifs, giving the piece a subtle decorative flourish uncommon among utilitarian desktop items. Each leg and claw is sculpted in expressive detail, and the hinge mechanism opens and closes smoothly, retaining full functionality. Crab form inkwells were