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Tennis Inkwell With Tennis Player (Real Tennis or Racquets)

About the Item

Victorian Novelty Tennis Silver Plated Inkwell. A fine quality plated tennis inkwell with a single ink bottle and a male Real Tennis Player. The tennis figure is standing holding his lawn tennis racket, wearing a flat cap. A great desk piece for the tennis enthusiast. Maker unknown. The player is probably P.F Hadow, a racquet player from the 1870s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1890 / 1900
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The Bottle is replaced with a new one. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 295371stDibs: LU975737408872

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