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Antique 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Emu Inkwell
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Antique 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Emu Inkwell

19th century
Description

An unusual 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich with hinged lid, mounted on oval base with fallen rocks for use as a penholder, ending on moulded plinth base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Emu Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213818
Dealers Internal Reference
6816
Description
An unusual 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich with hinged lid, mounted on oval base with fallen rocks for use as a penholder, ending on moulded plinth base.
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Emu Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213818
Dealers Internal Ref
6816
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Sandberg Antiques Profile Page

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A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base.
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Archive I A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base.

Antique 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Emu Inkwell

Archive II A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base. View IV
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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W8 4BN
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base.
Antique 19th century bronze and ormolu Emu inkwell
Ref: SA1213818
A 19th-century ormolu and patinated bronze inkwell shaped as a striding emu on an oval base.
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Novelty inkwells from the 19th century were functional writing accessories crafted in decorative, figurative forms such as animals, birds, or natural objects. Popularised during the Victorian era, these pieces concealed ink reservoirs within detailed bronze, brass, or ceramic sculptures.

Antique ormolu inkwells typically utilised mercury-gilded bronze combined with dark patinated bronze, brass, or removable ceramic and glass liners. Construction required detailed casting, hand-chasing of surface textures, and integrated hinged mechanisms for the lids.

Authentic period examples display crisp hand-chased surface details, appropriate natural patina in worn areas, and period assembly methods such as hand-cut screws or square nuts. Original glass or ceramic liners and unforced hinge mechanisms further indicate period origin.

An antique figural inkwell functions as a sculptural accent on an executive office desk, bookshelf, or console table. Placing the object alongside leather accessories or clean-lined modern surfaces highlights its metallic gilding and detailed figurative form.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid polishes and abrasive chemicals that destroy original gilding and surface patina. Microcrystalline wax may be applied sparingly to the bronze base to protect against humidity.
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