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Magnificent Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell - Horse C.1880
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Magnificent Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell - Horse C.1880

19th century
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Description

This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell.

Beautifully cast in solid English brass, the inkwell stands on four horse hoof legs. The folding handle is in the form of a stirrup, Once this is folded down, the lid of the inkwell can be lifted to reveal the inkwell within, containing a removable glass liner. A wonderful belt and buckle design surrounds the horses head.

A lovely quality piece to display on the finest of desk-tops or a must-have for the avid equestrian collector. Victorian in era and dating to around 1880, it remains in excellent condition. The feet span 4 1/2" and the inkwell to the top of the stirrup stands 7 1/2".

Item ID: 41118

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Equestrian Inkwell to the 1880s.

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Description
This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell.

Beautifully cast in solid English brass, the inkwell stands on four horse hoof legs.

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The folding handle is in the form of a stirrup, Once this is folded down, the lid of the inkwell can be lifted to reveal the inkwell within, containing a removable glass liner.
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A wonderful belt and buckle design surrounds the horses head.

fig 1. A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet.
fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell - Horse C.1880

A lovely quality piece to display on the finest of desk-tops or a must-have for the avid equestrian collector. Victorian in era and dating to around 1880, it remains in excellent condition. The feet span 4 1/2" and the inkwell to the top of the stirrup stands 7 1/2".

Item ID: 41118

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Brass Equestrian Inkwell to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA647596
Dealers Internal Ref
41118
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Archive I A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet.

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell - Horse C.1880

Archive II A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View II
Archive III A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View V
Archive VI A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View IX
Archive X A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet. View X
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A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet.
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell - Horse c.1880
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A Victorian cast brass desk inkwell featuring a central sculpted horse head framed by a stirrup arch, resting on a gadrooned base with hoof feet.
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A Victorian novelty equestrian inkwell is a functional writing accessory produced during the late nineteenth century, shaped around horse-riding motifs such as horses, stirrups, or horseshoes, designed to hold ink on a library table or writing desk.

These inkwells were typically cast in heavy yellow brass or bronze using sand casting techniques, followed by hand-chasing to detail features such as mane texture, straps, and decorative gadrooning.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination in crevices, seams consistent with historical casting methods, appropriate age-related wear on the underside, and functional hinges or threaded fittings appropriate to the period.

An equestrian inkwell functions well as a decorative accent on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, adding historical texture and a classic theme to traditional or transitional spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. Gentle conservation wax may be applied sparingly to protect the metal finish from oxidisation.
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