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Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
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Late 19th Century Circa 1880
From our Silver collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set. The Desk Set of novelty form modelled as a classic sailing rowboat with realistic hinged rear rudder, dugout hull and oars. The Desk Set is raised upon a black ebonised base with brass turned feet and turned arms holding the boat up in the air. The interior of the boat has been fitted with a pair of inkwells, two lidded compartments for spare nibs and accessories and two dip pens in the form of the oars. The boat is finished to an extremely high quality with ropework lids and simulated anchor rope points to both the bow and stern. The stand can be removed from the boat and is only resting on the original custom made base. The Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1880.
Reference Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue Page 44
Silver Plate refers to a method of applying a thin layer of silver to a base metal such as brass. Therefore it refers to an item which is not solid silver but plated to the outer coating.
Victorian, an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
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- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 501517XMRE1stDibs: LU8027244411722
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