Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tandem Bicycle Couple Inkwell Base newspaper Crafted from solid wood and

Crafted from solid wood and finished in a muted industrial gray

and cast iron body with porcelain accents

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Exhibits moderate signs of wear including multiple scuffs and scratches across the face

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Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tandem Bicycle Couple Inkwell Base newspaper Crafted from solid wood andc. 1890s; (possibly) Judd Manufacturing Co. Wallingford, CT Cast iron figural inkwell base featuring a man and woman riding a tandem bicycle, rendered in original polychrome paint. Note that this is a 'lady front' tandem, the most popular style from 1895 to 1899. The affectionate pair leans toward one another as their bicycles rest on a decorative scrolled base. At center is a recessed circular well designed to hold a removable glass ink insert (now