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Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell C.1890
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Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell C.1890

19th century
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Description

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.

The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a clock part that the manufacturer has used in the same workshop signed " Made in Britain and France Manufacturer of the British United Clock Company ". This company was formed in Birmingham, England in 1885 and closed in 1909; this piece would have been an additional product made by this company.

The handsome Owl retains it's two stunning large glass eyes and he sits on a naturalistic wooden branch.

Dating to c.1890, Victorian in era, the piece stands an impressive 8 3/4" tall, the branch measuring 9 1/4" wide and the depth measuring approximately 4".

Excellent condition.

Item: 40626

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Physical Dimensions
Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Owl Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA971036
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40626
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Description
A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail.

The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a clock part that the manufacturer has used in the same workshop signed " Made in Britain and France Manufacturer of the British United Clock Company ".

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This company was formed in Birmingham, England in 1885 and closed in 1909; this piece would have been an additional product made by this company.
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fig 1. A detailed Victorian cast brass owl sculpture functioning as an inkwell, set upon a naturalistic wooden log base with yellow glass eyes.
fig 1. Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell C.1890

The handsome Owl retains it's two stunning large glass eyes and he sits on a naturalistic wooden branch.

Dating to c.1890, Victorian in era, the piece stands an impressive 8 3/4" tall, the branch measuring 9 1/4" wide and the depth measuring approximately 4".

Excellent condition.

Item: 40626

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
22.2cm (8.74")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Brass Owl Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA971036
Dealers Internal Ref
40626
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Archive I A detailed Victorian cast brass owl sculpture functioning as an inkwell, set upon a naturalistic wooden log base with yellow glass eyes.

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell C.1890

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A detailed Victorian cast brass owl sculpture functioning as an inkwell, set upon a naturalistic wooden log base with yellow glass eyes.
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell c.1890
Ref: SA971036
A detailed Victorian cast brass owl sculpture functioning as an inkwell, set upon a naturalistic wooden log base with yellow glass eyes.
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During the late nineteenth century, manufacturers produced functional writing accessories shaped as animals, buildings, or everyday objects. These zoomorphic designs were widely popular as decorative desk ornaments across Europe and North America.

Inkwells from this era were commonly crafted from cast brass, bronze, or spelter, often mounted onto turned timber or marble bases. Details were further enhanced with hand-chased feathering or textured engraving, and eyes were frequently rendered using glass or paste inserts.

Authentic period examples typically display crisp casting details, functional original hinges behind the head or lid, and natural surface patination within recessed areas. Inset glass eyes and turned wooden bases held together by period square or slotted metal screws are also characteristic features.

Position the piece atop a dark wood desk, bookshelf, or side table alongside leather-bound books and brass desk lamps. The sculptural quality allows it to serve effectively as a standalone decorative accent within study spaces or reading nooks.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth to clean textured metal surfaces without stripping built-up patina. Avoid harsh abrasive polishes on historic metalwork and keep wooden components free from liquid polish or direct water exposure.
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