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Horse Hoof Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Horse Hoof |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Hawkins, George Ernest |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 4 ⅛” x 3 ¼” high |
Silver mounted horse hoof inkwell in a traditional form. The top covering molded with hair is sterling silver (marked George Ernest Hawkins, Birmingham). The horseshoe base and inkwell insert are silverplated.
Sold for $250 in June 2024
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