A frog inkwell

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  1. Barc

    Barc New Member

    This is a metal inkwell, probably victorian. Anyone has clues what the stick that the frog holds is for? Is there something missing from it?

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    Barc, Sep 18, 2023
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    ya, frogs always like to be doin sumpthin..
     
    komokwa, Sep 18, 2023
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  3. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Roaring20s, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I bet it was a cat tail. What a charming little thing.
     
    johnnycb09, Sep 18, 2023
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Had to look bull fiddle up.;) And agree, given the position of the arms most likely a double bass.
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 19, 2023
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  6. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    This would be an easy solution and it would look complete. :cat: You could straighten the bend and affix something like a pipe cleaner to the top.
     
    Roaring20s, Sep 19, 2023
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  7. Sedona

    Sedona Well-Known Member

    That is adorable!
     
    Sedona, Oct 7, 2023
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  8. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I think it's intended to have a bend
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Oct 21, 2023
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