Victorian Bronze Anthropomorphic Inkwell

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A wonderful mid Victorian Anthropomorphic Bronze inkwell, modelled as a grinning devil or imps head with long hairy feet, a mischievous grin (or is that leer?), tufted open ears for quills and a hinged head opening to reveal a recess for inkwell (now missing). The figure is crisply detailed and of good patination. Unfortunately it has lost its original base and is now set on a later stand, probably dating to the Edwardian period.
I have had several of these in brass, set on inkstands, but never in bronze. The difference in quality is very clear! PriceSOLD! DimensionsInkwell Heigh 7.5cm (3") Width 7cm (2 3/4") Depth 9cm (3 3/4") Height Including stand 13cm (5 1/4") Date Late Victorian Late 19th Century Antiques Material Bronze Origin English Condition Good overall. Good patination. Lacking base, as previously mentioned, and lacking ink liner. Item code as289a083 / 14054 Status Sold

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