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Handsome Antique Iridescent Glass and Mahogany Inkwell - Owl with Glass Eyes
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Handsome Antique Iridescent Glass and Mahogany Inkwell - Owl with Glass Eyes

1900 - 1920
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A most unusual inkwell, I'm not sure whether this is English or Continental (perhaps Austrian).

The wooden base is made with several pieces of wood, put together like a jigsaw, the top of the inkwell is also created from the matching turned Mahogany. Of course, what makes this highly collectable is the wonderful Owl inset to the lid in a mix of silver plate and brass and retaining his two original glass eyes.

The hand blown glass inkwell is iridescent, with a rainbow of colours evident in the light.

Excellent condition (a couple of little splits to the brass collar - insignificant but mentioned for accuracy) and dating to around 1900. 3 1/2" in diameter x 4 3/4" tall.

Item ID:39519

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Puckerings has dated this Antique Owl Glass Inkwell to the 1900s.

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SA481912
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39519
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A most unusual inkwell, I'm not sure whether this is English or Continental (perhaps Austrian).
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The wooden base is made with several pieces of wood, put together like a jigsaw, the top of the inkwell is also created from the matching turned Mahogany.
Puckerings

Of course, what makes this highly collectable is the wonderful Owl inset to the lid in a mix of silver plate and brass and retaining his two original glass eyes.

fig 1. An antique turned mahogany and iridescent clear glass spherical inkwell featuring a circular lid inlaid with an owl medallion with glass eyes.
fig 1. Handsome Antique Iridescent Glass and Mahogany Inkwell - Owl with Glass Eyes

The hand blown glass inkwell is iridescent, with a rainbow of colours evident in the light.

Excellent condition (a couple of little splits to the brass collar - insignificant but mentioned for accuracy) and dating to around 1900. 3 1/2" in diameter x 4 3/4" tall.

Item ID:39519

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Owl Glass Inkwell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA481912
Dealers Internal Ref
39519
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Archive I An antique turned mahogany and iridescent clear glass spherical inkwell featuring a circular lid inlaid with an owl medallion with glass eyes.

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Archive III An antique turned mahogany and iridescent clear glass spherical inkwell featuring a circular lid inlaid with an owl medallion with glass eyes. View III
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An antique turned mahogany and iridescent clear glass spherical inkwell featuring a circular lid inlaid with an owl medallion with glass eyes.
Handsome Antique Iridescent Glass and Mahogany Inkwell - Owl With Glass Eyes
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An antique turned mahogany and iridescent clear glass spherical inkwell featuring a circular lid inlaid with an owl medallion with glass eyes.
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During the nineteenth century, the expansion of personal correspondence led to a demand for decorative desk accessories. Manufacturers produced novelty inkwells incorporating animal motifs, intricate glasswork, and turned timber bases to serve both functional and ornamental roles in private studies.

Traditional inkwells were typically made using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, paired with hand-blown clear or iridescent glass reservoirs. Metal collars, hinged brass fittings, and decorative glass or enamel insets were commonly added for durability and embellishment.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age-related wear to the turned wood base, aged brass components with natural oxidisation, and hand-finished glass elements such as pontil marks or slight asymmetry in the glass bulb. Motifs often feature hand-set glass eyes or finely cast metal details.

An antique inkwell functions well as a decorative object on a modern office desk, bookshelf, or sideboard. Pairing it with leather-bound books, brass stationery tools, or natural timber surfaces highlights its historical texture.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid applying harsh liquid cleaners or solvents to iridescent glass, and treat the mahogany base periodically with a clear beeswax polish to preserve the original patina.
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