Art Deco Greyhound Inkstand
| Categories | Art Deco, Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Silverplate, Wood |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1930 |
| Measuring | 13 ½” x 7 ⅞” x 6 ½” high |
An authentic interwar desk stand featuring a finely cast, silver-plated greyhound in full stride—an iconic Art Deco emblem of speed, aerodynamic grace, and modern luxury. The sculpted hound is mounted alongside twin matching silver-plated inkwells on a rich, stepped hardwood base, complete with a clean lined, inset rectangular pen tray.
Features & Details
- Period & Style: Art Deco / Interwar Era, circa 1920s–1930s.
- Sculptural Greyhound: Dynamic sighthound figure modeled in motion with an alert posture, cast collar, and polished silver-plated finish.
- Dual Stoppered Inkpots: Solid-body silver-plated wells fitted with matching finial plug stoppers designed to prevent evaporation of fountain pen inks without the need for separate ceramic liners.
- Streamlined Desk Tray: Recessed rectangular silver-plated tray set flush into the plinth, offering functional storage for pens, dip nibs, or sealing wax.
- Tiered Base: Polished dark hardwood base featuring crisp, architectural stepped-molding characteristic of 1930s executive desk sets.
Sold for $443 in July 2026
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