This unique & unusual vintage inkwell was submitted to & featured in the Nov. 2003 "Antique Trader Collector Magazine" as found in the book "The Collector's World of Inkwells by Jean & Franklin Hunting (Schiffer Publishing. Ltd.)" noting that it is cast metal w/painted finish probably produced in Europe around 1900. Est. value in the $700-1,000. range. Lion design in brown & beige. Head opens to the 1-1/2" wide x 1-1/4" deep glass inkwell. Lion's body forms the pen tray. 10-3/4" from claw to claw, 5" base of body to top of head. Bottom appears to be #'d 4117 or 4.17.