Indian Silver and Hoof Inkwell - Antique Circa 1890

Our Products: Antique Silverware > Inkstands & Inkwells

Translate this page

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver and hoof inkwell; an addition to our diverse silverware collection

SKU: A2771

Price: £1,095.00

Enquire about this item

Currency Converter

Add to wishlist

Indian Silver and Hoof Inkwell - Antique Circa 1890 Video

Indian Silver and Hoof Inkwell - Antique Circa 1890

Description

This exceptional antique Indian silver inkwell has been mounted on a water buffalos hoof.

This antique inkwell is encompassed with a fine and impressive silver mount embellished with chased decoration reproducing the features of the buffalo’s fur.

The inkwell is fitted with a plain, flush hinged hallmarked cover surmounted with an elevated escutcheon supported by a curved bracket and displaying a chased decorated ornament modelled in the form of a head of a water buffalo.

The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner.

The hallmarks to the cover of this impressive inkwell include:

Maker’s mark: Barton (Barton, Son & Co)

Silver quality/purity mark: silver

View the full range of inkwells & inkstands at AC Silver

Maker: Barton, Son & Co

Date: Circa 1890

Origin: Ootacamund, India

Condition

This antique Indian silver inkwell is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

The natural hoof is in excellent condition, in keeping with age.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

The hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Length 12.8cm/5"

Width 8.5cm/3.3"

Height 10.8cm/4.3"

Previous Item

Next Item

May we also suggest…

Check the check boxes next to the additional products that you would like to add to the shopping cart, then click on the "Add to Cart" button above. A check box is not shown if a product requires that you select an option or fill out a field. (

) indicates a required accessory.