ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN LIGNUM VITAE BULLDOG INKWELL c.1860
19th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper push-button and a silver presentation plaque to the back (In French) 'A ME E.DE LACROUSILLE, SOUVENIR DE MOREAU, ARTISTE DRAMATIQUE, 9 DEC 1878. The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty brass and glass ink pot, within an insert compartment.
Reference Number: A7028
DESCRIPTION
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian lignum vitae inkwell modelled as the head of a bulldog with realistic glass inset eyes, original leather collar with a copper push-button and a silver presentation plaque to the back (In French) 'A ME E.DE LACROUSILLE, SOUVENIR DE MOREAU, ARTISTE DRAMATIQUE, 9 DEC 1878. The head is hinged and opens to reveal an empty brass and glass ink pot, within an insert compartment. A truly wonderful piece and a must desk accessory for a dog lover.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 11cm
Width: 10cm
Depth: 8cm
Weight: 345g
