Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tandem Bicycle Couple Inkwell Base newspaper (likely) The Emil J

(likely) The Emil J

Dirty but appears to be free of rust

suggesting its dual use as both signage and stage backdrop

Industrial brass work lamp with articulating arm / neck joints and yellow bell-type shade

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Late 19th Century Cast Iron Tandem Bicycle Couple Inkwell Base newspaper (likely) The Emil Jc. 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