Posted 9 years ago
Vanda
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It was my great grandfather's I was told. He used it for an ink well. It is quite beautiful. The bottom is stone.
I put up a close up of the only area I can see that might be a mark.
It used to look more pewter in color.
Any input is appreciated.
Thank you,
Vanda
THAT is the cutest inkwell I've ever seen! Whatever you do, don't clean it. :-)
Thank you - I love it
Very charming piece!
It seems to be rather a match holder, striker beeing the textured part of the barrel circles!
Inkwells had lids.
I will look up match holder - Thank you
Some inkwells were just for dipping ink - I have seen them on the internet - few and far between. Not right for candle -
Kyratango -
Found two similar not exact - or as perfectly done a match holder with a striker. Amazing! Thank you !
"A sculptured bronze match holder with striker modeled in the form of a fox caught in a trap. Continental origin. Mid to late 19th century. Size: 4.25 inches length x 2.25 inches height x 3 inches depth. Excellent as-found condition. The fox is standing amidst foliage by a tree stump (which serves as the match holder) with his left fore paw caught in a metal snare. His expression displays the distress caused by his predicament. The fox is cast separately and attached to the base."
Thanks for the thanks, Vanda!
Forgot to welcome you on our beloved CW :-))
Thanks - you were so helpful. I appreciate it.
Vanda