A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of course a pen tray to rest one's pen. The novelty inkwell is cast in the form of a Parrot retaining two little glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable glass ink liner. A magnificent desk-top accessory dating to the Victorian era, c.1890. 12 1/2" in length x 4" x 5" tall. Item ID: 40439 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 40439
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 31 cm (12")
Depth = 10 cm (4")
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes c.1880
Price
£675
| $853 USD | €768 EUR
Item Ref
40439
Description
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina. Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of course a pen tray to rest one's pen. The novelty inkwell is cast in the form of a Parrot retaining two little glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable glass ink liner. A magnificent desk-top accessory dating to the Victorian era, c.1890. 12 1/2" in length x 4" x 5" tall. Item ID: 40439 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 40439
Dimensions
Height = 12 cm (5")
Width = 31 cm (12")
Depth = 10 cm (4")