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Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
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Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

19th century
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An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of these for several years.

The large inkwell is made from a hefty piece of crystal with a hinged lid, engraved clearly as a presentation piece in 1897, some usual wear to the plate on the interior.

Below the ring handle, is an integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to complete the look)

Excellent condition measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" tall. The glass inkwell measuring 2 1/2" square.

Item ID:36736

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21.59cm (8.50")
Width
21.59cm (8.50")
Depth
21.59cm (8.50")
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Puckerings has dated this Victorian Horn Desk Inkwell to the 1890s.

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36736
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An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of these for several years.
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The large inkwell is made from a hefty piece of crystal with a hinged lid, engraved clearly as a presentation piece in 1897, some usual wear to the plate on the interior.
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fig 1. A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack.
fig 1. Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Below the ring handle, is an integral pen rest for one's dip pen (the one shown is a new example which I am including in the sale to complete the look)

Excellent condition measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" tall. The glass inkwell measuring 2 1/2" square.

Item ID:36736

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
21.59cm (8.50")
Width
21.59cm (8.50")
Depth
21.59cm (8.50")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Horn Desk Inkwell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA347516
Dealers Internal Ref
36736
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Archive I A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack.

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Archive II A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View II
Archive III A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View V
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Archive IX A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View X
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Archive XIII A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View XIII
Archive XIV A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack. View XIV
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A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack.
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
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A late Victorian inkstand featuring two upright natural horns with silver-plated caps framing a central clear glass inkwell and pen rack.
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During the late nineteenth century, utilitarian desk accessories were frequently combined with decorative natural materials, such as horn and silver plate, to create functional items for writing desks. Horn inkstands often incorporated sporting or naturalistic themes popular in Victorian country houses and study spaces.

These inkstands typically comprise natural bovine horn, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver fittings, and clear or cut glass reservoirs to contain liquid ink safely without corroding the metal.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit makers marks or registration numbers stamped into the silver plate, appropriate age-related patina on the metal mounts, natural grain variations in the horn, and hand-fitted glass components.

Place the inkstand on a dark timber writing desk, a styled bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or a console table to add visual texture and a sense of history to a study or living area.

Keep horn objects away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping or cracking. Clean the silver plate gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized polish, avoiding harsh chemicals on the natural horn surface.
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