antique english novelty inkwell sledgehammer to crack a nut c1890

Description

Clearly created after the well known idiom "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut"; this is an unusual and fun figural inkwell.
The Walnut is the inkwell with a hinged lid which opens to reveal the original little removaable glass liner.
The underside retains the original leather covering. Victorian in era and in excellent condition measuirng 4" in diameter x 4 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 40786
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Dimensions

Height = 11.4 cm (5")
Width = 10.2 cm (4")
Depth = 10.2 cm (4")

Antique English Novelty Inkwell - Sledgehammer to crack a nut c.1890

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

40786

Description

Clearly created after the well known idiom "use a sledgehammer to crack a nut"; this is an unusual and fun figural inkwell.
The Walnut is the inkwell with a hinged lid which opens to reveal the original little removaable glass liner.
The underside retains the original leather covering. Victorian in era and in excellent condition measuirng 4" in diameter x 4 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 40786
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40786

Dimensions

Height = 11.4 cm (5")
Width = 10.2 cm (4")
Depth = 10.2 cm (4")

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