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Antique English Bronze, Brass and Glass Inkstand / Inkwell, circa 1870 Victorian

About the Item

A truly unusual and quite spectacular Victorian inkstand made from cast polished bronze standing on cast reticulated feet. The gallery around the back is also pierced or reticulated featuring a mythical figure to the centre. The base is enameled in a lovely rich terracotta color engraved with a scroll motif and below a lovely oval belt and buckle motif. There are two polished brass supports to rest a dip pen and two circular shaped cradles to accommodate the unusual circular inkwells. They are made from threaded glass and topped with hinged brass lids. A most unusual piece ready to adorn the very finest of desk-tops in excellent condition having been professionally cleaned by our silversmith; Victorian in era dating to circa 1870. The footprint spans 10" x 8 1/2" and 4" tall at the rear; each inkwell measures 3" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall. Item ID: 40479.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 404791stDibs: LU3365314055082
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