Antique Figural Cast Iron Figural Crab Inkwell rat rod All hardware appears to be

All hardware appears to be original and is crafted from brass

First set (top): 2

The wood exhibits light age-related wear including scattered scratches

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The overall dimensions of this stool measure 24" in width

Antique Figural Cast Iron Figural Crab Inkwell rat rod All hardware appears to beHeavy 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