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Inkstand

Inkstand
1900
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Unknown
Place of origin
Germany (made)

In the form of a waterlily on a leaf with a lily bud on a curved stem. The flower forms the inkwell and the leaf the pen tray. Stands on four raised feet.


Object details

Object type
Inkstand
TitleInkstand (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pewter
Pewter
Cast
Hinged
Brief description
Pewter inkstand in the form of a waterlily. Germany, c. 1900.
Physical description
In the form of a waterlily on a leaf with a lily bud on a curved stem. The flower forms the inkwell and the leaf the pen tray. Stands on four raised feet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3in (Note: Taken from the register)
  • Length: 10in (Note: Taken from the register)
  • Width: 5.5in (Note: Taken from the register)
Credit line
Given by Martin Battersby
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
CIRC.957-1967

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O381704/inkstand-inkstand-unknown/
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