Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles. Antique Victorian Musical Inkwell Mastiff Chained Guard Dog English Silver Plate. DESCRIPTION Antique late 19th or early 20th century English silver plate music box inkwell and pen rest. Made from metal, this ink well has a pen rest in the front of a fierce looking guard dog chained to a post. The silver plated inkwell lid which when opened activates a music box underneath which plays 2 different tunes and retains its original porcelain reservoir. An exceptionally well designed desk accessory from the late 19th or early 20th century which is not marked anywhere. A great addition to your antique home decor, silver plate or canine collection or musical inkwell collection. MEASUREMENTS Musical inkwell measures 6.5″ wide by 3″ deep by 6 tall and weighs 1lb 15oz. CONDITION In good working condition considering age with wear throughout (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead). Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone. See our other items. The item “Antique Victorian Musical Inkwell Mastiff Chained Guard Dog English Silver Plate” is in sale since Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Pens & Writing Instruments\Inkwells”. The seller is “pearsefee” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Material: silver plate
- Vintage: Yes