Large (1kg) Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Rhinoceros Figural Inkwell, c1910
About the item: Early 20th century Austrian cold painted bronze inkwell, c1910. Cast in figural form as a Rhinoceros this is a fine and heavy example weighing 1kg. The base is marked'Geshutzt' or similar (it's a little indistinct), a mark regularly used on German / Austrian antiques in the early 20th century and meaning'legally protected/copyrighted'. The hinged lid opens to reveal two openings for the ink.
At some point it would have held porcelain or glass inkwells, but these are now missing. A lovely decorative piece in good original condition in line with age and use. Size: 8.5cm tall x 16cm long/wide x 6cm deep, weight 1kg. About me: I have been a passionate collector of antiques and collectables for over 30 years.My tastes are diverse and range from fine antique furniture, African, Indian and Asian ethnographic antiques and tribal art, to vintage slot machines - the more unusual and curious the better! I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin. After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell and have established'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques.
These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African, Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques. I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied. This item is in the category "Antiques\Metalware\Bronze".1328" and is located in this country: GB.This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Material: Bronze
- Country of Origin: Austria
- Product: Inkwell
- Age: 1900-1940
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Weight: 1 kg
- Antique: Yes
- Additional Material: Bronze
- Original/Repro: Original
- Style/Period: Art Nouveau