Silver - 27th July 2005

Lot 424

A Victorian novelty inkwell

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1050

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Description

A Victorian novelty inkwell, in the form of an owl, with textured plumage and a hinged head, revealing a faceted glass in bottle (with a plated mount), by Charles Thomas & George Fox, London 1845, 4in (10cm) high, 5.5oz weighable silver.