A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge. There is a support for a dip pen, the inkwell can sit either way to have the pen at the back or at the front. I am including the pen shown (new) to provide a completed look. Excellent condition, minor wear commensurate with age and use. 5 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5 3/4" tall to top of Jockey cap. Item: 44161 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44161
Dimensions
Height = 14.6 cm (6")
Width = 13.3 cm (5")
Depth = 16.5 cm (7")
Equestrian / Jockey Cap Inkstand / Inkwell c.1890
Price
£450
| $601 USD | €532 EUR
Item Ref
44161
Description
A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell. The glass inkwell is topped with a hinged brass lid in the form of a Jockey's cap with a silver plated peak, slight wear to edge. There is a support for a dip pen, the inkwell can sit either way to have the pen at the back or at the front. I am including the pen shown (new) to provide a completed look. Excellent condition, minor wear commensurate with age and use. 5 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5 3/4" tall to top of Jockey cap. Item: 44161 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 44161
Dimensions
Height = 14.6 cm (6")
Width = 13.3 cm (5")
Depth = 16.5 cm (7")