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Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
$817.61
$1,022.0120% Off
£600
£75020% Off
€707.16
€883.9520% Off
CA$1,125.26
CA$1,406.5820% Off
A$1,254.22
A$1,567.7820% Off
CHF 658.05
CHF 822.5620% Off
MX$15,316.09
MX$19,145.1120% Off
NOK 8,332.30
NOK 10,415.3820% Off
SEK 7,875.29
SEK 9,844.1220% Off
DKK 5,277.85
DKK 6,597.3120% Off
About the Item
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina.
Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of course a pen tray to rest one's pen. The novelty inkwell is cast in the form of a Parrot retaining two little glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable glass ink liner.
A magnificent desk-top accessory dating to the Victorian era, circa 1890. 12 1/2" in length x 4" x 5" tall.
Item ID: 40439.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 404391stDibs: LU3365311907933
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