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Horse Hoof Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Horse Hoof |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | C T Burrows |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1904 |
| Measuring | 5 ¼” x 5” x 2 ¾” high |
Edwardian sterling silver mounted horse’s hoof inkwell hallmarked Birmingham 1904 by C.T. Burrows & Sons (Charles Turman Burrows). The attractive silver mount uses a large amount of silver. The heel was crafted to look like real horsehair. The lid is engraved with the initials “AJR”. The hoof is shod with a cast iron shoe, firmly fixed.
Sold for $325 in June 2023
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