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Antique Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Pen Wipe
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Antique Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Pen Wipe

19th century
Description

A solid sterling silver novelty pen wipe, modelled as a shoe shine/wipe.

Clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1900, with the maker's mark of James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin).

The silver is in good condition, with just one crease on a corner. The bristles are a bit thin in the middle but overall it is in good condition and is still a working item. As is it weighted, it would also make a useful paperweight.

Dimensions:

Height - 2.5cm

Width - 5cm

Depth - 5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Pen Wipe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA574381
Dealers Internal Reference
C398
Description
A solid sterling silver novelty pen wipe, modelled as a shoe shine/wipe.
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Clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1900, with the maker's mark of James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin).
The Silver Cabinet

The silver is in good condition, with just one crease on a corner. The bristles are a bit thin in the middle but overall it is in good condition and is still a working item. As is it weighted, it would also make a useful paperweight.

fig 1. A hallmarked Victorian solid silver novelty pen wipe designed in the shape of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles set inside a polished silver housing.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Pen Wipe

Dimensions:

Height - 2.5cm

Width - 5cm

Depth - 5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Pen Wipe to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA574381
Dealers Internal Ref
C398
The Silver Cabinet
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Archive I A hallmarked Victorian solid silver novelty pen wipe designed in the shape of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles set inside a polished silver housing.

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Pen Wipe

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A hallmarked Victorian solid silver novelty pen wipe designed in the shape of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles set inside a polished silver housing.
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Pen Wipe
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A hallmarked Victorian solid silver novelty pen wipe designed in the shape of a miniature boot scraper with black bristles set inside a polished silver housing.
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FAQs

A Victorian silver pen wipe was a functional desk accessory designed to absorb excess ink and remove debris from steel or quill pen nibs to prevent corrosion and maintain clear writing.

These desk objects were commonly crafted using a hallmarked sterling silver frame fitted with dense, stiff natural bristles, such as horsehair, or stacked cloth discs held securely within the base.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks denoting silver purity, the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, along with signs of period hand-finishing and natural aging to the bristles.

An antique silver pen wipe functions as a refined decorative object when styled on an office desk, curated bookshelf, or console table alongside vintage leather-bound books and brass desk accoutrements.

Polishing should be limited to the silver exterior using a soft cotton cloth and dedicated silver cleaner, taking care to keep chemical solutions away from the natural bristles.
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