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Trophy – Oak Double Inkstand
| Categories | Presentation Piece |
| Material | Brass, Wood |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1888 |
| Measuring | 11 ½” x 7 ½” x 6 ½” high |
English Victorian honey oak inkstand with plated brass mounts. This inkstand was presented as a trophy. On the plaque affixed to the front it reads:
“C.S.C. Handicap / 1888 / 1st Prize / W. Graham”
The inkstand has a pull-out storage drawer. On top are pen channels on each side. In the middle, between two inkwells with removeable glass liners, stands a man with mutton chop whiskers wearing a star boater hat and holding a disc. It’s unclear what C.S.C. stands for – perhaps Cambridge Sailing Club or something similar?
Sold for $560 in December 2023
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