Inkipedia
Double Inkstand Featuring Pan
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Reed & Barton |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
The mythological figure Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds, flocks, hunting, rustic music, and impromptu celebrations. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat. Here, he sits between two urn-shaped inkwells embossed with grapes, leaves, and vines, playing his pan flute. There is a pull-out drawer in the center of the base. The inkstand is marked with a crown mark and stamped “MFD & PLATED BY REED & BARTON 125”.
Sold for $148 in November 2023
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