ANTIQUE 19thC RARE VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER NOVELTY BEAR INKWELL, SHEFFIELD c.1885
Antique 19th Century exceptionally rare Victorian Solid Silver Novelty bear baiting desk inkwell, realistically modelled as a bear chained to rugged staff, the hinged head as a cover.
Reference Number: A2897
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century exceptionally rare Victorian Solid Silver Novelty bear baiting desk inkwell, realistically modelled as a bear chained to rugged staff, the hinged head as a cover.
Victorian silver novelty inkwells are extremely sought after. This piece features a rare subject related to bear-baiting, a tradition popular in England until the 19th Century.
Each part is Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, year 1885 (S), Maker's mark "C.F" (probably Charles Favel of Creswick & Co).
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage.
SIZE
Length: 12cm
Width: 10 x 7cm
Weight: 365g