Rare and ornate Australian-made inkstand by Eyelets Pty Ltd Melbourne. This desk set features a beautifully cast prancing horse as the centerpiece, mounted on an iridescent, hand-etched Mother of Pearl shell base depicting grape and vine motifs.

The stand includes two glass inkwells with decorative brass lids and two tapered pen rests. The horse is saddled with a shell-shaped dish, intended for nibs or small desk accessories. This is a heavy, high-quality piece of Melbourne history, perfect for a collector of Australian antiques or fine writing instruments.

Style -Victorian / French Provincial Revival

Dimensions 17cm (L) x 14cm (W) x 16cm (H)

Weight 691g

Condition Report:

Damaged Glass Inkwell: One of the two glass inkwells is severely damaged/shattered

Hairline Crack in Base: Confirm the hairline crack previously identified in the Mother of Pearl base.

Brass Patina: The brass shows authentic age-related oxidation