Rare 19thc Roe Deer Horn Desk Inkstand Double Inkwell

Name: Rare 19thc Roe Deer Horn Desk Inkstand Double Inkwell
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA301235
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Mersham Manor Antiques

Description

A superb 19thc Austrian Inkstand.

c1870-1880.

This most unique inkstand is constructed from, horn and wood,with double glass inkwells.

To the centre are roe deer horns, wonderfully used as the pen rest, flanked by two glass inkwells, having exquisitely carved lids, depicting resting stags.Carved in bone.

The wooden base being covered in stag horn, decorated with carved stars. All standing on roe deer teeth supports.

A very charming, unusual, and rare item.

The dimensions are-Height-23cm.

Depth-17cm.

Width-28cm.

The condition overall is very good, small loss to the horn covering to the back, and to the top of the inkwell holders, all visible in the pictures. Some loss/knocks to the carved stags, having lost their horns.

VIEWING.

Can be viewed at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

DELIVERY.

Free recorded delivery within the U.K.

COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.

Cash on collection.

Bank transfer.

Cheque.

Bankers draft.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.

Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA301235

Description

A superb 19thc Austrian Inkstand.

c1870-1880.

This most unique inkstand is constructed from, horn and wood,with double glass inkwells.

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To the centre are roe deer horns, wonderfully used as the pen rest, flanked by two glass inkwells, having exquisitely carved lids, depicting resting stags.

Mersham Manor Antiques

Carved in bone.

fig 1. Rare 19thc Roe Deer Horn Desk Inkstand Double Inkwell

The wooden base being covered in stag horn, decorated with carved stars. All standing on roe deer teeth supports.

A very charming, unusual, and rare item.

The dimensions are-Height-23cm.

Depth-17cm.

Width-28cm.

fig 2. Rare 19thc Roe Deer Horn Desk Inkstand Double Inkwell

The condition overall is very good, small loss to the horn covering to the back, and to the top of the inkwell holders, all visible in the pictures. Some loss/knocks to the carved stags, having lost their horns.