A most unusual inkwell, I'm not sure whether this is English or Continental (perhaps Austrian). The wooden base is made with several pieces of wood, put together like a jigsaw, the top of the inkwell is also created from the matching turned Mahogany. Of course, what makes this highly collectable is the wonderful Owl inset to the lid in a mix of silver plate and brass and retaining his two original glass eyes. The hand blown glass inkwell is iridescent, with a rainbow of colours evident in the light. Excellent condition (a couple of little splits to the brass collar - insignificant but mentioned for accuracy) and dating to around 1900. 3 1/2" in diameter x 4 3/4" tall. Item ID:39519 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39519
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 8 cm (3")
Handsome Antique Iridescent Glass and Mahogany Inkwell - Owl With Glass Eyes
Price
£395
| $501 USD | €450 EUR
Item Ref
39519
Description
A most unusual inkwell, I'm not sure whether this is English or Continental (perhaps Austrian). The wooden base is made with several pieces of wood, put together like a jigsaw, the top of the inkwell is also created from the matching turned Mahogany. Of course, what makes this highly collectable is the wonderful Owl inset to the lid in a mix of silver plate and brass and retaining his two original glass eyes. The hand blown glass inkwell is iridescent, with a rainbow of colours evident in the light. Excellent condition (a couple of little splits to the brass collar - insignificant but mentioned for accuracy) and dating to around 1900. 3 1/2" in diameter x 4 3/4" tall. Item ID:39519 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 39519
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 8 cm (3")
Depth = 8 cm (3")