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Late C19th/early C20th 'Cold-painted' Cast Bronze and Brass Fox-head Ink-well.
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Late C19th/early C20th 'Cold-painted' Cast Bronze and Brass Fox-head Ink-well.

19th century
Sold 23 July 2025 · M Lees and Sons
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Description

Late C19th/early C20th 'cold-painted' cast bronze and brass fox-head ink-well. Great desk-top accessory for the field-sports aficionado , a well-modelled and naturalistically-painted bronze fox-head lidded ink-well ,fitted with original glass liner. The base decorated with a riding crop , whip and stirrup . The edge of the base cast with an oak-leaf /acorn design.

In good original 'Country House' condition , minor wear to painted decoration.

Provenance: formerly the property of a Gloucestershire Master of Foxhounds.

H 5"

W 6"

England c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Fox Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
15.24cm (6.00")
Depth
15.24cm (6.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA367393
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1510
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th/early C20th 'cold-painted' cast bronze and brass fox-head ink-well.
“
Great desk-top accessory for the field-sports aficionado , a well-modelled and naturalistically-painted bronze fox-head lidded ink-well ,fitted with original glass liner.
M Lees and Sons

The base decorated with a riding crop , whip and stirrup . The edge of the base cast with an oak-leaf /acorn design.

In good original 'Country House' condition , minor wear to painted decoration.

Provenance: formerly the property of a Gloucestershire Master of Foxhounds.

H 5"

W 6"

England c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Fox Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
15.24cm (6.00")
Depth
15.24cm (6.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA367393
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1510
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A cold-painted bronze and brass fox-head inkwell featuring crossed riding crops and a stirrup motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cold-painted bronze and brass fox-head inkwell featuring crossed riding crops and a stirrup motif. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late C19th/early C20th 'Cold-painted' Cast Bronze and Brass Fox-head Ink-well.

Archive II A cold-painted bronze and brass fox-head inkwell featuring crossed riding crops and a stirrup motif. View II
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A cold-painted bronze and brass fox-head inkwell featuring crossed riding crops and a stirrup motif.
Late C19th/early C20th 'cold-painted' cast bronze and brass fox-head ink-well.
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A cold-painted bronze and brass fox-head inkwell featuring crossed riding crops and a stirrup motif.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFox head, Crossed riding crops, Equestrian stirrup, Oak leaf wreath
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 15.24 cm (6 in) x D 15.24 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Cold-painted bronze refers to an Austrian technique popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where bronze sculptures were painted with a polychrome enamel or oil-based paint without being fired in a kiln.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from cast bronze or brass, frequently featuring internal ceramic or glass liners to hold the liquid ink safely.

Authentic items generally exhibit characteristic wear and flaking of the original painted surface, alongside heavy, detailed casting typical of Viennese metalwork foundries.

Such sculptural objects serve as striking focal points on study desks, mantelpieces, or bookshelves, adding tactile historical character to traditional and eclectic spaces.

Cleaning should be limited to very gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush; moisture and chemical polishes must be strictly avoided to protect the fragile remaining paint.
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