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ANTIQUE #SA918508

Large Novelty Antique Silver Tortoise Inkwell London 1903

£12,500    $16,996    €14,830
A fine and rare life size model weighing 1132g.
 
The shell lifts to reveal a removable glass inkwell, stamp holder and spare nib compartment.
 
Made by Neresheimer of Hanau and imported to England by Berthold Muller.
 
There is a dedication engraved to the head reading ‘To Dr W. Muir -Smith from a grateful patient 1 Jan 1921’
 
A truly fine collectors piece.
 
Weight excluding glass inkwell 1132g
 
Overall size Approx.: H10cm W13.5cm L29cm
 
 
Antique Number: SA918508
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 10cm (3.9inches)
Width is 29cm (11.4inches)
Depth is 13.5cm (5.3inches)
Antique #SA918508, shown on this page, originates from 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1900
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Roger Bradbury Antiques
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