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Silverplate Hunting Scenes Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | Hunting, Stag |
| Material | Silverplate |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Alfred Browett |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 12” x 12” x 8 ⅞” (to the tip of the stag’s antlers) |
An elaborate silverplated inkstand with detailed repousse depictions of wild game (pheasant, hare, grouse, and deer) in woodland settings. Overlooking the wildlife scenes are Putti / Cherubs amid garlands of flowers. In the center is a heavy cut crystal inkwell. A large stag stands atop the inkwell’s lid. Attributed to the English silversmith Alfred Browett.
Sold for $219 in February 2023
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