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19th Century Austro-Hungarian Bronze Pen Wipe in the Form of a Lizard

About the Item

A fantastic and very large pen wipe in the form of a lizard, beautifully cast in bronze the lizard has inset glass eyes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015328567502
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