A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original glass eyes without damage. The size is impressive, this is one to make a splash on the finest of desk-tops, measuring 8 1/2" in diameter x 5 1/2" tall. The hinged lid lifts to reveal the removable ink chamber within. Top notch in every way! Excellent condition dating to around 1880. Item: 44162 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44162
Dimensions
Height = 14 cm (6")
Width = 21.6 cm (9")
Depth = 21.6 cm (9")
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell - Owl With Glass Eyes c.1880
Price
£1,500
| $1,877 USD | €1,701 EUR
Item Ref
44162
Description
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original glass eyes without damage. The size is impressive, this is one to make a splash on the finest of desk-tops, measuring 8 1/2" in diameter x 5 1/2" tall. The hinged lid lifts to reveal the removable ink chamber within. Top notch in every way! Excellent condition dating to around 1880. Item: 44162 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44162
Dimensions
Height = 14 cm (6")
Width = 21.6 cm (9")
Depth = 21.6 cm (9")