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Medieval Royalty on a Horse
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 17 ¼” x 7 ½” x 8 ⅝” high |
At the center of this elaborate silver-plated inkstand is a regally attired rider and a horse bedecked in finery. The base, frontispiece, and hinged inkwells are the results of detailed casting. The molded legs of the inkstand feature figures of owls. The piece is marked B.D. 159.
Sold for $1000 in March 2024
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