Antique Black Americana Johnny Griffin Inkwell

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Antique inkwell made of cast iron with a bronzed finish. In the mid 1800s, an artist captured the image of a young black lad with a torn hat. This was immortalized and created a list of items made from the drawing entitled Johnn Griffin. This is a circa 1920s cast iron inkwell with a bronzed finish. Porcelain well is missing. Measures 3 1/4" wide x 6 1/8" long x 2 1/2" tall. The number 4557 is embossed on the underside. In very good estate found condition with obvious wear to the bronzed finish.
Antique Black Americana Johnny Griffin Inkwell
Antique Black Americana Johnny Griffin Inkwell
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Description
Antique inkwell made of cast iron with a bronzed finish.  In the mid 1800s, an artist captured the image of a young black lad with a torn hat.  This was immortalized and created a list of items made from the drawing entitled Johnny Griffin.  This is a circa 1920s cast iron inkwell with a bronzed finish.  Porcelain well is missing.  Measures 3 1/4" wide x 6 1/8" long x 2 1/2" tall.  The number 4557 is embossed on the underside.  In very good estate found condition with obvious wear to the bronzed finish.
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