Description
A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and brass.
The solid Oak base has a polished brass gallery to the top which houses the tactile glass inkwell which has a brass hinged lid, the top inset with an Oak top mounted in the centre with the most wonderful brass Owl's face with superb detail and retaining his two original glass eyes.
Late Victorian in era, dating to c.1890/1900. The base has a diameter measuring 7 3/4" in diameter and standing 5" tall.
Item ID: 40686
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Dimensions
Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 19.7 cm (8")
Depth = 19.7 cm (8")
Antique English Novelty Inkwell - Owl c.1890
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
40686
Description
A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and brass.
The solid Oak base has a polished brass gallery to the top which houses the tactile glass inkwell which has a brass hinged lid, the top inset with an Oak top mounted in the centre with the most wonderful brass Owl's face with superb detail and retaining his two original glass eyes.
Late Victorian in era, dating to c.1890/1900. The base has a diameter measuring 7 3/4" in diameter and standing 5" tall.
Item ID: 40686
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40686
Dimensions
Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 19.7 cm (8")
Depth = 19.7 cm (8")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.