A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I am including the traditional (modern) dip pen to finish off the look of the inkwell. A hefty piece, cast in solid brass with the inkwell opening at the top revealing the original frosted glass and brass ink chamber. The Ostrich retains two original glass eyes, a true sign of quality. Dating to the late Victorian era, dating to c.1880 / 1890. Excellent condition measuring 7" x 5 3/4" x 5" tall. Item: 40545 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 40545
Dimensions
Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 17.8 cm (7")
Depth = 14.6 cm (6")
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell c.1880
Price
£595
| $763 USD | €721 EUR
Item Ref
40545
Description
A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I am including the traditional (modern) dip pen to finish off the look of the inkwell. A hefty piece, cast in solid brass with the inkwell opening at the top revealing the original frosted glass and brass ink chamber. The Ostrich retains two original glass eyes, a true sign of quality. Dating to the late Victorian era, dating to c.1880 / 1890. Excellent condition measuring 7" x 5 3/4" x 5" tall. Item: 40545 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 40545
Dimensions
Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 17.8 cm (7")
Depth = 14.6 cm (6")