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English brass inkwell in the form of a lobster

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
English brass inkwell in the form of a lobster
English, late 19th Century
Height 9.5cm, width 17.5cm, depth 33cm

This bizarre yet charming brass inkwell takes the guise of a lobster. The lobster contains two inkwells—set beneath a hinged cover on the back. Not only does this piece serve a functional purpose as an inkwell, it is a work of art in and of itself, working perfectly as a piece of sculpture—and a charming talking point.

The belly of the lobster is stamped ‘RD / 136502’.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16451
Incollect Reference #:	394813

Dimensions

W.	6.89 in;	H.	3.74 in;	D.	12.99 in;
W.	17.5 cm;	H.	9.5 cm;	D.	33 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.