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Boars Foot Inkwell / Penholder,c1890
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Boars Foot Inkwell / Penholder,c1890

19th century
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Unusual late 19th century Boars foot inkwell or pen holder,c1890. A real curiosity the foot has a void at the top with a brass ring around the rim which enables it to hold an inkwell or to store pens. The base of the foot has crude stitching and it has a real primitive/folk art feel. Overall condition is good, in line with age and use. A great conversation piece for any collector of curiosities. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 13cm tall x 12cm wide x 10cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Boar Foot Inkwell to the 19th Century.

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SA1118028
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Unusual late 19th century Boars foot inkwell or pen holder,c1890.
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A real curiosity the foot has a void at the top with a brass ring around the rim which enables it to hold an inkwell or to store pens.
Curious Antiques

The base of the foot has crude stitching and it has a real primitive/folk art feel. Overall condition is good, in line with age and use. A great conversation piece for any collector of curiosities. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 13cm tall x 12cm wide x 10cm deep.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Boar Foot Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118028
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A late nineteenth-century taxidermy wild boar foot repurposed as an inkwell with a patterned brass rim collar.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century taxidermy wild boar foot repurposed as an inkwell with a patterned brass rim collar.

Boars Foot Inkwell / Penholder,c1890

Archive II A late nineteenth-century taxidermy wild boar foot repurposed as an inkwell with a patterned brass rim collar. View II
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Norfolk
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A late nineteenth-century taxidermy wild boar foot repurposed as an inkwell with a patterned brass rim collar.
Boars Foot Inkwell / Penholder,c1890
Ref: SA1118028
A late nineteenth-century taxidermy wild boar foot repurposed as an inkwell with a patterned brass rim collar.
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During the late nineteenth century, taxidermy desk accessories crafted from animal hooves or feet gained popularity as novelty items and hunting souvenirs. These objects integrated natural history items into functional writing equipment for private studies and writing desks.

These objects were crafted using preserved animal hooves paired with metal mounts, most commonly brass or nickel silver. The interior frequently contained a metal collar or removable liner to hold ink or writing implements.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate signs of hand craftsmanship, including fitted metal mounts, natural patination on brass elements, and characteristic wear to the preserved hide. Later reproductions often feature modern fixings or synthetic components.

This type of decorative object fits well within a dark academia study, a traditional library, or atop an executive writing desk alongside leather-bound volumes and brass accessories.

Maintain the piece in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the natural hide. Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid using liquid chemical polishes on the metal elements.
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