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A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A late 19th century novelty boxwood dog’s head inkwell, modelled and painted as a black and tan bulldog with glass eyes and a red felt lined leather collar, opening to reveal a gilt metal inkwell, stamped in black ‘Depose’. French, circa 1880.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Boxwood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	646176

Dimensions

W.	4.25 in;	H.	4.5 in;
W.	10.8 cm;	H.	11.43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art