Inkipedia
Stag Horn Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Horn |
| Material | Horn/Bone/Tusk, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 7” x 2 ¾” x 5” high |
A Victorian Black Forest stag horn inkwell with sterling silver mounts. A stag horn base is inset with a sterling silver collar with a hinged lid and glass inkwell. Decorated with a repoussé design on the lid, sterling mermaid appliqué along the horn, and silver caps on two horn tips. Marked with “Sterling 925” and “Gersil” on the inkwell mounts.
Sold for $288 in May 2010
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