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Sterling Silver Deer Hoof Inkwell
| Categories | Stone/Marble/Ivory/Bone/Hoof/Leather |
| Type | Taxidermy |
| Material | Hoof, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1916 |
| Measuring | 5” x 2” x 5 ¾” high |
This sterling silver mounted deer hoof taxidermy inkwell has English hallmarks (Birmingham) and dates to 1916. An arched silver stand holds the deer hoof. The lid bears an engraved inscription: “Devon and Somerset Found Deer Park Killed Hoar Park 1916.”
Sold for $517 in January 2025
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