Collection of five dog-themed inkwells

£3,800

This set of five inkwells, each of a different kind and crafted using different materials, is a charming example of the eclecticism of European decorative art.

 

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Description

This eclectic collection includes five dog-themed inkwells of a variety of forms, species, and materials. The collection is comprised of a lidded porcelain well painted to the front with a picture of a spaniel; an elaborate metal stand topped with a metal dog and twin cut glass wells; a metal dog with a dead duck in its mouth, the dog’s head lifting to reveal the interior inkwell; a cold-painted bronze well of a dog by a tree stump; and a cold-painted bronze dog who’s neck is hinged, the inkwell contained within his body.

Largest: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 18cm
Smallest: Height 10cm, diameter 7.5cm

Details

Country of Origin
Continental
Date of Manufacture
c. 1900
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier
Material
Bronze, Glass, Metal, Porcelain
Colour
Metallic, Multi-coloured, White

Dimensions

Height
12 cm / 4.7 inches
Width
30 cm / 11.8 inches
Depth
18 cm / 7.1 inches

Reference:
16518a

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