Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The back of the stand is mounted with two riding crops which would accommodate a small dip pen. The crystal inkwell is mounted with a horseshoe shaped top which flips up to dip one's pen and then drops shut to keep to prevent the ink drying out. The front of the inkwell is cut-out just like a horse's hoof.

Charming in every way and in excellent condition, the base measuring 3" x 2 1/2" and stands 3" tall to top of riding crops.
Item ID: 32503
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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