Pre-owned figural desk inkwell modelled as an Indian elephant head, with a raised trunk, tusks and an engraved hinged head covering. The lid is topped by a small seated monkey-form finial. A removable clear glass ink liner is included.
Details - Figural Indian elephant head design - Pewter construction, as described; metal has not been independently tested - Hinged lid with engraved decoration - Monkey-form finial - Removable clear glass liner - Round stepped base - No maker's mark identified from the available photographs
Approximate Measurements - Height: 13 cm to the top of the finial - Overall length: approximately 19 cm including the trunk - Base diameter: approximately 11 cm
Condition Pre-owned, with signs of age and wear throughout. There is surface tarnishing, oxidation, discolouration, rubbing, scratches and marks to the metal. Residue and wear are visible around the ink chamber and beneath the lid. The glass liner shows signs of use; no obvious major break is visible in the photographs, but please inspect all images carefully. The hinge opens as shown. The item has not been filled with ink or functionally tested.
Age, maker and service or restoration history are unknown. The item has not been internally inspected beyond removing the glass liner, and the metal composition has not been tested. It may require careful cleaning according to the buyer's preference. Please see all photographs for the condition, construction and items included.
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