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Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Inkwell / Desk Tidy C.1880
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Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Inkwell / Desk Tidy C.1880

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Description

A truly magnificent and scarce novelty inkwell, cast in the form of a Crocodile / Alligator, in heavy solid brass.

The hinged lid to the centre lifts to reveal a central section with two original removable ceramic ink chambers. Either side of this central section, is a section to store pen nibs, sealing wax etc.

Superb quality and condition and an impressive size measuring 10 1/2" in length x 4 1/2" wide (max) x 2" tall. Victorian in era, dating to c. 1890.

Item ID: 40625

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA578637
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40625
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Description
A truly magnificent and scarce novelty inkwell, cast in the form of a Crocodile / Alligator, in heavy solid brass.
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The hinged lid to the centre lifts to reveal a central section with two original removable ceramic ink chambers.
Puckerings

Either side of this central section, is a section to store pen nibs, sealing wax etc.

fig 1. Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Inkwell / Desk Tidy c.1880
fig 1. Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Inkwell / Desk Tidy C.1880

Superb quality and condition and an impressive size measuring 10 1/2" in length x 4 1/2" wide (max) x 2" tall. Victorian in era, dating to c. 1890.

Item ID: 40625

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
5.1cm (2.01")
Width
26.7cm (10.51")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA578637
Dealers Internal Ref
40625
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A quality online collection of fine english antique smalls with free worldwide shipping from london, england

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Antique English Crocodile / Alligator Inkwell / Desk Tidy c.1880
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