Lot 367 , A Victorian silver plated brass inkwell, 4.5in.
A Victorian silver plated brass inkwell, modelled as an owl, on hardwood socle, 4.5in.
Estimate £200-300
Generally in good order some plate loss to the beak and to the right and left side of the owls main body and there is also some of the plaster missing behind the right eye within the lid which is holding it in place there has been some loss to the plaster. No original insert. Both eyes are glass.
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Sold for £190